Giant Burrowing Cockroach May Be World's Heaviest Insect

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Gross Pet? Giant Burrowing Cockroaches - Crawly and family

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Australia's giant burrowing cockroach has the honor of being the world's heaviest insect. According to scientists, the giant burrowing cockroach can weigh as much 30 to 35 grams and nearly 85 millimeters in length.

Giant burrowing cockroaches give birth to live young, raise them in a burrow, and dine on leaves. Unlike many cockroaches, they do not have wings and are not considered pests. They can even live as long as 10 years. It may be hard to believe, but some even consider the giant burrowing cockroach makes a good pet.

Here are some giant burrowing cockroach photos.