Small Brazilian frogs are very clumsy at jumping.đđž
Pumpkin toadlets originate from Brazil; they are small, coin-sized frogs with poor landing skills after jumping.
In the video, we can see how they are trying to land after jumping into the air, rather than crash-landing on whatever surface they encounter. The researchers studied 147 different species of toads and frogs. They suspected that their problems were related to the inner ear.
The inner ear is filled with fluid. The fluid moves when the animal moves. This creates a sense of balance.
According to a high-speed video study of jumping gourds, the change in rotational speed was lowest during the ”flying” phase of the jump. Because of their sensitive ear canals, grandmothers may have difficulty in their bodies moving at this stage and may find themselves in the wrong orientation when they reach the landing.
These frogs’ improved defenses against predators may compensate for their clumsy tusks. Amphibians are often venomous, camouflaged, or reinforced with a thickened skull and backbone. Other frogs have evolved small toad-like bodies, but it is uncertain whether they have equally poor air balance.
