If you’ve ever wondered whether our planet hosts jumping bugs, look no more! We’ve compiled a list of commonly found bugs ...

The smallest vertebrates so far discovered are the flea-toads, which live at the limit for how small any vertebrate can possibly get.

Fleas have no wings, but their large hind legs allow them to jump a long way — up to a foot. Their bodies are also flat, making it easy for them to navigate through Fido’s fur without being ...

It doesn’t let an obstacle like a building get in its way. The Sand Flea, like its namesake, posses a remarkable jumping ability. When it encounters a tall obstruction two levers incline the ...

Dr Tim Cockerill claims to be able to make a flea jump through a hoop on demand but won’t divulge his secret! To misquote Mrs Beeton, ‘first catch your flea’. This was easily done at the ...

LIHU‘E — Rodney Adric has a new project on his plate. Adric was one of several winners of ‘ukulele given away during the 7th Annual ‘Ukulele Festival, Saturday at the Kukui Grove Shopping ...

Internal structures of metafemur inside the hind leg of the flea beetle species Asiophrida xanthospilota. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases ...

Instead, we consulted with a panel of veterinarians and pet experts to find out the best flea treatments for cats, along with other ways to get the jump on those pesky critters. “This covers ...

The legs are relatively long, the hind ones with especially large coxae to enable jumping, and the five-segmented tarsi have prehensile claws. The adult flea is highly adept at jumping, facilitated by ...

We’ve compiled a list of commonly found bugs that can jump. Keep reading to learn some incredible facts about them! Fleas are the insects in the order, consisting of 2,500 parasitic insect ...