Like 99 percent of all cockroach species, Madagascar hissing cockroaches are not pests and do not inhabit human dwellings. These insects live on forest floors, where they hide amidst leaf litter ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 29 (UPI) --A New York state artist shared a video showing how she created a cake that looks like a giant version of a Madagascar hissing cockroach.Katherine Dey of Rochester ...

The Madagascar hissing cockroach is distinct from the American cockroach that more commonly lurks New York City apartments — they’re considerably bigger and, as the name suggests, they hiss.

Are Madagascar hissing cockroaches the biggest roaches in the world? No, not at all. I grew up in Florida, and we had cockroaches there that we called Palmetto bugs -- they were 3 1/2, 4 inches long.

The Madagascar hissing cockroach is not to be confused with your commonplace house roach. Measuring 2 to 3 inches long, this giant bug has no wings and prefers a strictly vegetarian diet of fresh ...

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For a $15 donation a Madagascar hissing cockroach can be named. The names will appear on a naming board displayed outside the Hamill Family Play Zoo. Names must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Feb. 5.

The Bronx Zoo is holding its annual 'Name-a-Roach' event, allowing donors to name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after an ex-loved one for 15 USD.

ENCINITAS — Get up close to live insects, lizards and snakes, including the “Madagascar hissing cockroaches” and learn their secrets of survival at the San Diego Botanic… ...