Not all roaches are filthy. Not all roaches are filthy. The Madagascar hissing cockroach actually makes a pretty sweet pet, thanks to the hungry mites that serve as its cleaning crew. Not all roaches ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Tiny mites living on the surface of Madagascar hissing cockroaches help decrease the presence of a variety of molds on the cockroaches' bodies, potentially reducing allergic responses ...

There are many reasons why Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches are fantastic pets for children and adults. They are harmless, docile, easy-to-care-for creatures and are an excellent introduction to the ...

CEO Stefan Wilhelm told CBS the choice of insect was deliberate. The Madagascar hissing cockroach is large enough to carry small payloads, resilient under extreme conditions, ...

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Nothing says love like naming a hissing cockroach after someone. This Valentine's Day the Bronx Zoo is giving jaded ex-lovers and hopeless romantics alike the opportunity to name one of the zoo's ...

BRONX, NY (WABC) -- Looking for that special something for an ex on Valentine's Day? Why not seal it with a "hiss?" This Valentine's Day, name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after your ex or mother-in ...

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