The Indestructible Roach: Masters of Survival and Surprisingly Social

Cockroaches. The word itself sends shivers down many spines. But beneath the revulsion lies a creature that's equal parts terrifying and fascinating. These six-legged survivors have been scuttleling around for over 300 million years, making them ancient roommates to the dinosaurs.

Here's what makes them so interesting:

Ultimate Survivors: A cockroach's resilience is legendary. They can survive for weeks without food and can even hold their breath for up to 40 minutes! Their hardy bodies can withstand incredible punishment, even living for a short time without their heads! This ability to adapt is a big reason why they've thrived for so long.

Speedy Eaters (and Not-So-Picky): These aren't picky eaters. Cockroaches will devour almost anything organic, from food scraps to glue and even hair. Their varied diet makes them excellent decomposers, helping break down waste in the environment.

Social Butterflies (Well, Cockroaches): While we might not picture them at a cocktail party, cockroaches do exhibit social behaviors. They communicate with each other through pheromones, and some studies suggest they can even adjust their behavior to fit in with the group.

Masters of the Marathon (Not the Sprint): While cockroaches might seem to disappear in a flash, they're actually marathon runners, not sprinters. Some species can reach speeds of up to 3 miles per hour, impressive for such a small creature.

Cockroaches may not be the most cuddly creatures, but their resilience, adaptability, and even social lives make them a fascinating study in evolution. Next time you see one , you might just have a newfound respect for these ultimate survivors.

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Close Call: If Lightning is accurate enough to strike this little tree, I can only imagine what it would do to me! #PowerOfGod #severeweather #thunderstorm #lightning #wind #rain #shelterinplace #tree #branch #environmentalcleanup (at Lake Mary, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEK5TuzjiEN/?igshid=1s7bg0oqjnxo6

It may not be your trash, but it is OUR problem. Even while on vacation or traveling the world we try our best to do our part. This was just a minor pick up of what was on the beautiful beaches in Bimini, Bahamas. •♺♻♽🔀♲ #mngypsy3 #maketheworldcleanagain #doingourpart #trashcleanup #beachrelief #environmentalcleanup #savetheplanet #protectouroceans #saveouroceans #trashtagchallenge #trashtagchallengebahamas #bahamas (at Bimini, The Bahamas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6PLOfhJOnk/?igshid=12at6l0kkvw6p

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#Repost @chiforhealing @healingisinyourhands 🎧🎤 Today we participated in a beach cleanup sponsored by Rachel Decavage from @cinderandsalt Cinder and salt and Tony Marino from the Rockfall foundation. We didn’t find any garbage but there were about 50 participants including kids who were doing a great job! We interviewed a few of them which was great. We also talked to Rachel and Tony who shared why they were there and what their missions are all about. We also shared our experience and why we care about cleaning up the oceans. It was a lot of fun and great to see so many people coming out to do their part to make a difference in the environment. Tune into to the healing is in your hands podcast and you will hear a future episode about the beach cleanup today! Anchor.fm/healing-is-in-your-hands #beachcleanup #protecttheocean #cleanoceans #oceancleanup #cleanouroceans #environmentalcleanup #cinderandsalt #cinderandsaltcleanup #rockfallfoundation #healingisinyourhands (at Hammonasset Beach State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz3wvQZhlBy/?igshid=131mt0lfhpnh5

Today we participated in a beach cleanup sponsored by Rachel Decavage from Cinder and salt and Tony Marino from the Rockfall foundation. We didn’t find any garbage but there were about 50 participants including kids who were doing a great job! We interviewed a few of them which was great. We also talked to Rachel and Tony who shared why they were there and what their missions are all about. We also shared our experience and why we care about cleaning up the oceans. It was a lot of fun and great to see so many people coming out to do their part to make a difference in the environment. Tune into to the healing is in your hands podcast and you will hear a future episode about the beach cleanup today! Anchor.fm/healing-is-in-your-hands #beachcleanup #protecttheocean #cleanoceans #oceancleanup #cleanouroceans #environmentalcleanup #cinderandsalt #cinderandsaltcleanup #rockfallfoundation #healingisinyourhands (at Hammonasset Beach State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz3tMTnpaqs/?igshid=zmnv5o3d6bty

It’s really too bad that we need to create these types of solutions, but it’s still amazing to see what humans can creat! . . #environmentalcleanup #innovation #innovationmanagement #invention #abettertomorrow (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B63xssfgKrT/?igshid=ookaxuwoxskp

There are some that make more, there are those that look out the windows of their fancy offices, their expensive suites, some of who walk by a site and never give it a second thought. But I'm here to tell you I don't give a shit about your pussy Job, in you're not in any of the Construction/Labor field, your FUCKING JOB SUCK. And if you have a Man that has a job where he doesn't sweat, he's a pussy. #construction #demoltion #hvac #heavyequipment #environmentalcleanup #skilledlabor #labors

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That’s right it’s is plastic free July and I am encouraging others to participate! It took me a long time to become 100% plastic free, however we can all do something to avoid a plastic purchase. It doesn’t even have to be a plastic free purchase. You could go to the beach or your neighborhood and clean the area from plastics. Whatever you decide to do, just know that you are helping our environment 🌎 Thank you for reading now go do something for the environment! ✌️ 💖 🌎 . . . . . . . .. . . . #plasticfreejuly #plasticfreejuly2019 #plasticfree #plasticfreeproducts #plasticfreeoceans #plasticfreeworld #jointheplasticresistance #plasticos #juliosinplastico #plasticout #papernotplastic #papernotfoil #savethebees🐝 #savetheenvironment♻️ #saveourplanet #dotherightthing #oceancleanup #helpmehelpyou #plasticfreeforthesea #noplastic #noplasticstraws #noplastics #noplasticbags #noplasticjuly #environmentalcleanup #plasticfreelife #plasticfreemakeup #plasticfreebeauty #noplasticbathing #plasticfreelipbalm (at California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Buq_fBVp4/?igshid=17nm7ux729e8e

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