The scientific name of the largest cockroach in the world: Cockroaches are perhaps the most universally disliked insects, but beyond the common pests in our homes, the world of the Blattodea order ...

The Madagascar hissing cockroach is all hiss and no sting. Its alarm hiss, which sounds like a loud snake hiss, is the cockroach's attempt to scare off intruders. The male cockroach also uses distinct ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock Researchers in Australia are turning the giant burrowing cockroach into a disaster response tool, equipping ...