A Flea’s Fantastic Jump Takes More Than Muscle | Deep Look

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A Flea’s Fantastic Jump Takes More Than Muscle | Deep Look

Explore how fleas make an amazing leap 100 times faster than the blink of an eye before they can bite your cat or dog.
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