This week we're talking about a pesky parasite with long legs and a big death count, the flea! How did fleas evolve? How do they bite? How do they jump so high? Listen to find out! To learn more about diseases like the Black Plague, check out This Podcast Will Kill You!  If you'd like to support the show, please check out our merch store over on Etsy where we sell stickers, sticker sheets, and postcards. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. To stay up to date and see our weekly episode illustrations, make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter. And don't forget to check out our TikTok! Beyond Blathers is hosted and produced by Olivia deBourcier and Sofia Osborne, with art by Olivia deBourcier and music by Max Hoosier. This podcast is not associated with Animal Crossing or Nintendo, we just love this game.