A moment from the world-famous Calaveras County frog jumping competition has taken the internet by storm, sparking an online debate on “animal abuse". Once started as a small-town fair in a simpler ...

Examples include Leopard Frogs (Lithobates genus) known for their agility, Spring Peepers (Pseudacris crucifer) who despite being small can jump surprisingly high, and Tree Frogs (Hylidae family).

staff and the press compete in a quirky contest – the annual frog jump on the Capitol lawn. It has roots in a Mark Twain short story, “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County ...

The highlight of the day was the much-anticipated frog jumping contest, where young contestants showcased their prized pets. From the tiniest tree frogs to hefty bullfrogs, the talent was ...

JEFFERSON — Despite off-and-on rain showers, a good crowd came out Tuesday to the Ashtabula County Fair to witness the most talented amphibians take flight in a battle of hops. The highlight of ...

When observing those just entering the fenced-in jumping ring, it was clear that there were various reasons as to why one might be participating in the long-time sport of frog jumping. For some ...

OF COURSE. THEY GOT THE RIDES, THE GAMES, THE SHORE SHOWS AND FUN ACTIVITIES. BUT CALAVERAS FROG JUMPING JUBILEE, IT’S ALL ABOUT WHAT MARK TWAIN WROTE ABOUT MORE THAN 100 YEARS AGO. THE JUMPING ...

About 115 children spent a day as frog jockeys at the Jr. Frog Jump competition in Angels Camp on Saturday, May 11, as they vied for the No. 1 spot and the opportunity to compete on the frog ...

THERE YOU GO, CALAVERAS COUNTY FAIR STARTS THIS WEEK, AND AHEAD OF. THAT, WE ARE CELEBRATING NATIONAL FROG JUMPING DAY. SO IN 1865, AUTHOR MARK TWAIN PUBLISHED HIS FIRST SHORT STORY, QUOTE ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Jumping Frog Jumping Frog is a game in which a prince turned into a frog climbs a tower to return to human life. Enjoy the rugged adventure of returning ...