Flea

About the Flea

They can jump 200 times their body length - equivalent to a human jumping 350 meters. They were responsible for the Black Death (bubonic plague), killing 25-50 million people in 14th century Europe (30-60% of the population). They can survive without food for 100 days. They accelerate faster than a space shuttle during takeoff when jumping. Over 2,500 species. They have a flat body designed for moving through fur. The female cat flea can consume 15 times her body weight in blood daily. They can detect a host from vibrations and carbon dioxide.