Interesting Facts & Stories on Instagram: "The Shepherd’s Leap is a traditional movement technique developed in the Canary Islands, especially in the region’s steep and mountainous areas. Designed by local shepherds and farmers, it allows them to descend rugged slopes quickly and safely, reducing the risk of slips and injury. Rather than walking or sliding down, practitioners use a series of controlled, agile leaps that help maintain balance and precision. This method is still used today by shep

Inside Of History on Instagram: "Mountain goats will leap off cliffs to escape mountain lions—they’re so specialized for steep terrain that a sheer drop is often safer for them than staying on flat ground. Their rubbery, concave hooves grip tiny rock ledges, and they can survive falls that would seriously injure or kill a predator, effectively turning gravity into a defense"