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Leaproach jumping in slow motion

markwarner » 10am - Dec 30, 2011
The South African leaproach can propel itself through the air and...
Rating: 2.5 (11 Votes)
Category: Animals (Insects)
Tags: science, animals, insects, cockroach, insect, bug, roach, leaproach, jumping, leaping, slow motion, movement, keystage1, keystage2, keystage3
The South African leaproach can propel itself through the air and land nearly 50 body lengths away (roughly one foot). This 2,000 fps video show the jumping action in slow motion, which accelerates the tiny cockroach with as much as 23 Gs of force.
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