When the Air Gets Dry, Cockroaches Cuddle: Study Reveals Survival Strategy

Some Cockroaches Like to Cuddle, Too

As the nights get colder and we hug our loved ones closer, it’s good to remember humans aren’t the only animals who snuggle up because of unpleasant weather. Some penguins, for example, huddle for warmth, sharing their body heat to keep from freezing in Antarctic climes. Now we can add a not-so-cuddly creature to the list of animals who like to cuddle in unfavorable weather—the Madagascar hissing cockroach. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free exp…

When the air gets dry, cockroaches cuddle: Study reveals survival strategy

When conditions get too dry, Madagascar hissing cockroaches like to "cuddle." Under certain conditions, the large insects gather in groups, with many participants in physical contact with one another. According to recent research from Binghamton University's Biological Sciences program, this strategy may prevent the cockroaches from drying out.

When the Air Gets Dry, Cockroaches Cuddle: Binghamton University Study Reveals Survival Strategy

BYLINE: Jennifer Micale, David Hermanovitch Newswise — When conditions get too dry, Madagascar hissing cockroaches like to "cuddle". Under certain conditions, the large insects gather in groups, with many participants in physical contact with one another. According to recent research from Binghamton University’s Biological Sciences program, this strategy may prevent the cockroaches from drying out. The new study, “Plastic Behavioral Responses to…

When the Air Gets Dry, Cockroaches Cuddle: Binghamton University Study Reveals Survival Strategy

When conditions get too dry, Madagascar hissing cockroaches like to "cuddle". Under certain conditions, the large insects gather in groups, with many participants in physical contact with one another. According to recent research from Binghamton University's Biological Sciences program, this strategy may prevent the cockroaches from drying out.