How High Can Animals Jump? - We created this animation showing how high different animals can jump — from the record-breaking leaps of cougars and kangaroos to the surprising jumps of cows, and even humans for reference. Each animal is ranked by its maximum vertical jump, revealing some incredible abilities you might not expect. | The Brain Maze

A look back at the Preble’s meadow jumping mouse. A Front Range species pushed into decline by habitat loss and fragmentation. Over the years, Rocky Mountain Wild has worked to uphold Endangered Species Act protections, including overturning a 2008 decision to split protections by state lines and filing a 2017 petition to keep science at the center. | Rocky Mountain Wild | Facebook

Meet the meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius)! During surveys conducted this summer, conservation biologists captured several of this species in wet prairies and along stream edges. Jumping mice are widespread across most of North America and recognized by their long tail and large hind feet, which help them jump short distances. Not only can they jump -- they're great swimmers, too! In the summer, they eat fruit, insects, and seeds. From October to April, these mice hibernate. | Wisconsin Dep