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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Madagascar_hissing_cockroachMadagascar hissing cockroach - Wikipedia

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   The Madagascar hissing cockroach ( Gromphadorhina portentosa ), also known as the hissing cockroach or simply hisser, is one of the largest species of cockroach, reaching 5 to 7.5 centimetres (2 to 3 inches) at maturity. They are native to the island of Madagascar, which is off the African mainland, where they are commonly found in rotting logs.

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3. extension.okstate.edu › fact-sheets › madagascarMadagascar Hissing Cockroaches: Information and Care

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   Learn about the biology, behavior and care of the Madagascar hissing cockroach, a large and tame insect native to the island of Madagascar. Find out how to provide a suitable living environment, feeding and breeding conditions for this pet or classroom project.

4. www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › invertebratesMadagascar Hissing Cockroach | National Geographic

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   Learn about the horned and hissing insects that live on forest floors in Madagascar. Find out how they fight, mate, and reproduce in this article with photos and video.

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6. wildexplained.com › animal-encyclopedia › theThe Fascinating Madagascar Hissing Cockroach - Wild Explained

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   Sep 4, 2023 · Learn about the largest and most vocal cockroach species, native to the island of Madagascar. Discover its unique characteristics, life cycle, behavior, and role in the ecosystem and human culture.

7. cockroachfacts.com › madagascar-hissing-cockroachThe Madagascar Hissing Cockroach: Royalty Among Roaches

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   Learn about the largest and most unique cockroach species in the world, which lives in the forests and jungles of Madagascar. Discover how it communicates with hisses, what it eats, how it reproduces and why it is endangered.

8. kids.nationalgeographic.com › hissing-cockroachHissing Cockroach - National Geographic Kids

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   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...

9. animaldiversity.org › accounts › GromphadorhinaADW: Gromphadorhina portentosa: INFORMATION

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   The Madagascar hissing cockroach is unique in its ability to make a "hissing" sound. These cockroaches hiss through the breathing spiracles located on their abdomens. This hissing sound is used to communicate with its own species and others.