Quote Originally Posted by SkeletalFrog View Post
Well, they're a better jumper than most toads, which is the part I'm interested in - how fast can muscle properties evolve?
Where did you hear/read about them being exceptional jumpers compared to other toad species?

Ofcourse they are able to jump, but i think nothing exceptional.
I have 2 groups of hosii and even when provoked they will rather run away then taking a leap.
They did surprise me however, in the way they are capable of swimming.
Looking at the back feet you would guess they handle well in water, but they are extremely fast swimmers.
Guess it's the main reason why they may have powerful hindlimbs, perhaps they are in need of power in hindlimbs in order to swim in fast flowing waters.
So extraordinary swimmers...yes, but not to brilliant jumpers compared to other toad species if i see what they are capable of.

But always curious to read any research papers on them if you found it in there.