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Their signature hissing sound, produced by forcing air through specialized breathing pores called spiracles, serves multiple purposes—from mating calls to deterring predators. Unlike many cockroach ...

The Madagascar hissing cockroach robot doesn't just perfectly mimic the attributes that allow cockroaches to withstand radiation and poisonous air: it is a real life animal, and it is also a ...

Fox says it's too early to discuss whether Joe Rogan will return to the 'Fear Factor' revival.

The public will soon get a chance to explore the latest exhibition coming to the Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park.

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Nearly 100 projects were entered by students in the Central Regional Science Fair for the Nebraska Junior Academy of Sciences on April 2 at Hastings College.

At Lincoln Elementary School, students learned all sorts of facts about the Mississippi Map Turtle, the Leopard Gecko, and Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches.

Sure, February is for lovers, or for galentines, or even the opportunity to name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after your ex at the Bronx Zoo.

Valentine's Day at the El Paso Zoo is taking a unique twist with the "Quit Bugging Me" event, where participants can name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after a ...

This Valentine’s Day, revenge has never tasted sweeter, thanks to a Pennsylvania wildlife sanctuary’s fundraising event where you can feed your ex's name to the wolves.