Deep Look: A Flea's Fantastic Jump Takes More Than Muscle

4 minutes 32 seconds

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Before they can bite a cat or dog, these little "itch hikers" make an amazing leap 100 times faster than the blink of an eye. So how do they do it? Part of the "Deep Look" series.

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Runtime: 4 minutes 32 seconds

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Biology, Insects, Science Experiments
Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
Release Year: 2020
Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
Series: Deep Look

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