On the fenced pasture, the cows are well taken care of. At the end of the day, the farmer comes to collect them. He opens the large gate and drives them back into the warm barn. The farmer has set up a new sturdy fence. But be careful: if the gate is not properly closed, the cows can slip away in an unnoticed moment. Some breeds are known as true escape artists and can open the latches on gates with their tongues. No matter how clumsy and heavy they may look, cows can effortlessly jump over pasture fences and have escaped this way many times. While they cannot jump from a standstill, with a little run-up, they can make a big leap. Cows can jump 1.8 meters high when they run fast enough and then make a big jump.