Why do frogs move the way they do?

Question

How does the hopping-type of locomotion help the frogs? I know there is nothing that exists without any reason in science.

Answer 1

It is probably a question of natural selection and necessity. Most frog have much longer hind legs, this is probably adapted for a life in the water. Longer legs would help them swim better, with a more powerful stoke each time. Since they are amphibious, and spend a large part of their time on land, they probably evolved this jumping behaviour secondarily. It makes sense that they jump, because with such long legs in the back and short strong legs in the front, they would not be designed well enough to run. They also spend most of their time at the water's edge, and a quick leap can easily put them back into the water when a terrestrial predator approaches.
Their feeding techniques also involve lunging which is facilitataed by short jumps. They lack the ability to sneak up on prey, and they will tend to rely on stealth attacks. They react to movement, and spring at their prey (mostly insects) with incredible accuracy. Jumping makes for a much speedier attack.
Tree frogs as someone mentioned dont jump for locomotion, they will not jump if they dont have to, it is a dangerous game to jump for fun when you are high above the ground. They do however jump to avoid predators and for catching prey.....trust me I've bred them before.
Many poisonous frogs, like poison arrow frogs have lost the ability for great jumping power. This is probably due to the fact that thye dont need it. There are very few predators that will eat them, so they dont need great legs to avoid predators, thats where their bright colors come in handy. They still hop short distances during travel, but they dont expend much energy in the process. That should answer your question, I hope. Good Question its something not too many people think about!

Answer 2

Not all frogs hop when they move. Some do a unique type of walking, like several tree frogs. Like you mentioned frogs are equipped with strong legs for a reason. Sense most frogs do not have a defense against predators, like poison, most have their legs to save them. Frogs like tree frogs do the unique walking that I mentioned in order to sneak up on thier prey successfully.

Answer 3

If a frog had wings he wouldn't bump his but when he lands.

Just the way god or the evolutionary cycle made it. Whatever you folks believe in around here, quite frankly, I'm not all hung up on that whole thing of how this world came to be, I'd just rather try to enjoy it as is, and try not to destroy it or questions it's nature.

Answer 4

It is primarily a defense mechanism from prey. They can accelerate quickly and get out of the way of a snake or bird by jumping. It also provides an efficient form of locomotion under water.

Answer 5

Thats the way their legs are built, some frogs do walk more than hop, like the red-eyed tree frog.

Answer 6

first of all, you suggested you've a frog, meaning one... so i'd wager it it isn't the virgin mary of the frog international... Have the temps replaced on your position? have you ever executed a water replace and extra a sparkling chemical? ameliorations in surroundings are the significant motives for distinction in habit.

Answer 7

the hoping type of locomotion helps them in safeguardin themselves from sankes etc.........and U must've seen tat frogs sit on leaves like lotus leaves in the middle of a pond 'cause they like to dwell in dampy places..........so they need to hop and be seated on the leaves..........

Answer 8

thats how frogs swim.

why does a dog swim in water with a running motion?

Answer 9

Because they are lost. They jump up and down asking: "Where's France, where's France.

Oops now I'm going to be reported.

Or they are emulating Zidane.

Answer 10

the higher they hop the bigger bug they catch, and the easier it is to get to the next lily pad