Leap like a blenny
Ocean in Motion exhibit
Ready, set, leap! Leaping blennies are fish with a surprising trick. They can hop from rock to rock, exploring the shore in their own unique way. Get to know these amazing little jumpers, discover what makes them special, and put your leaping skills to the test.
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Watch how a blenny leaps!
We leap and hop from rock to rock.
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Animal
Leaping blenny
Spending most of their lives on land, the leaping blenny can launch a distance of 50 times its body length.
Help the blenny hop from rock to rock
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Blenny hop
Help a leaping blenny hop from rock to rock. Watch out for slippery spots along the way!
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