Even the humble shrimp, the so-called cockroaches of the sea, come in a range of shades, from vibrant crimson to the pink and ...

This insect looks—and sounds—like anything but a run-of-the-mill roach. Madagascar hissing cockroaches are one of many fascinating animal species to hail from the island of Madagascar.

Lobsters are considered a gourmet dish today, but there was a time when they were known as the cockroaches of the sea and even served to prisoners. So when did lobsters become such a delicacy?

This much-maligned bug is the ultimate survivor. Pest cockroach species have fully earned their reputation as unkillable ...

The heaviest specimen recorded weighed 33g. Madagascan hissing cockroaches are popular pets. They fire air out of spiracles (holes) in their bodies to make a hissing noise. Cockroaches were the ...