Animals that leap straight up showcase raw power and survival skills. From snow leopards to cougars, these five species are the highest vertical jumpers in the wild.

In November 2023, at 4 a.m., four snow leopards made their way into Mingmar Gurung’s livestock corral in Dhakmar village, Mustang district, Nepal. Hearing the goats’ commotion so early in the morning, ...

In January 2024, a snow leopard was found far from its usual high-elevation habitat, roaming in Nepal’s eastern plains — a region that’s the turf of the tiger. Researchers now conclude that the snow ...