The 9 Highest Jumping Animals in the World

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Written by A-Z Animals Staff

Published: April 5, 2025

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Who are the Harold Miners of the animal kingdom? What are the highest-jumping animals in the world? According to researchers, copepods — a microscopic set of crustaceans — are probably the best jumpers on Earth. However, we didn’t include them on this list because the average human can’t see copepods without a microscope. Instead, we’re focusing on 9 animals that can reach impressive vertical heights — which are viewable without a magnifying device.


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