Frogs so small, they can’t jump

Frogs are known for their energetic leaps. But one type of frog found on mountaintops in Brazil, known as the pumpkin toadlet, is so small that it cannot jump. Instead, mid-air, it stops moving and crashes to the floor. The World’s Bianca Hillier has the story.

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