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Happy National Frog Jumping Day! 🐸

From tiny leaf-litter frogs to giant treefrogs leaping through tropical forests, frogs are some of the most incredible jumpers on the planet. Their powerful jumps help them escape predators, catch prey, and move through complex habitats across wetlands, forests, savannas, and mountains.

But frogs are much more than great athletes. They are essential components of ecosystems and important indicators of environmental health. Around the world, amphibians are facing major threats from habitat loss, climate change, pollution, disease, and wildfires.

Even so, there is still so much left to discover. New species continue to be found every year, especially in tropical regions like South America.

So today, take a moment to appreciate frogs, their diversity, and the ecosystems they help sustain.