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. These ...

Madagascar hissing cockroaches are some of the largest cockroaches in the world, often reaching up to 4 inches long! And while the term “roach” my make you squeamish, these particular insects ...

Madagascar hissing cockroaches can grow to nearly 4 inches long and are the world’s largest roach species. They emit a hissing noise as a defense mechanism.

The hissing noise they make is a natural defense mechanism. “Nothing says forever like a cockroach,” said Jim Breheny, Senior Vice President for Living Institutions and Director of the Bronx Zoo.

Their gentle nature, large size, odd sounds and low-maintenance care have made Madagascar hissing cockroaches popular educational tools and pets for years. But the giant insects also have one ...

Such is the case with the hissing cockroaches, found exclusively in the moist forests of Madagascar off the coast of Africa. These exotic bugs are named for the hissing sound they make.

The program has been offered for more than a decade for guests to symbolically name the zoo’s more than 10,000 giant Madagascar hissing cockroaches. The Bronx Zoo’s annual Valentine’s Day ...

Hissing Cockroaches Are Popular, But They Also Host Potent Mold Allergens Date: March 18, 2008 Source: Ohio State University Summary: Their gentle nature, large size, odd sounds and low ...