Cockroach Janata Party demonstrated in Delhi on Saturday.
Cockroach is a very interesting creature. Very few people know that they spend 75 percent of their time resting. Have the ability to tolerate freezing cold up to zero degree Celsius. They do not depend on the mouth or head for breathing. There are small parts in their body, with the help of which they breathe. Cockroaches were discussed because Cockroach Janata Party demonstrated in Delhi on Saturday. The party demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the NEET paper leak case. Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Deepke said that if the minister does not resign by 5 pm, there will be demonstrations across the country. Will protest again at Jantar Mantar on 13th June.
Cockroach Janata Party is showing its strength. The symbol of this party is also no less powerful. The history of cockroach in the world is very old. It is claimed that it originated more than 280 million years ago in the Carboniferous era. Know 10 such interesting things related to cockroaches.
1- Art of holding the breath for 40 minutes
An interesting thing about the cockroach is that it is expert in holding its breath for 40 minutes. They can remain alive even if immersed in water for half an hour. To control the lack of water, they often stop their breathing. These qualities make them different from other creatures.
Even after being decapitated, it can remain alive for a week. Photo: Pexels
2- Survives without a head for a week
The blood circulation system of cockroach is not connected to veins like that of humans. It has open blood circulation system. In this way it can be understood that blood has collected in one part. There are small holes on its skin with the help of which it breathes. That is, even after the head is cut off, it continues to breathe and its nervous system remains spread in different parts of the body. Even after being decapitated, it can remain alive for a week.
3- Run 5 kilometers in an hour
Cockroaches can cover a distance of about 5 kilometers in an hour. It can also be understood to simply mean that it can spread bacteria very quickly in the house. That means their presence around them can cause infection which has the power to spread rapidly.
German cockroaches are found the most in the world. Photo: Pexels
4- Becomes young in 36 days
A newborn German cockroach becomes an adult in just 36 days. German because this species is commonly found in most countries. They increase their numbers rapidly. They cause diseases and allergies in people.
5- One day old cockroach runs as fast as its parents
Interestingly, a one-day-old cockroach has the power to run at the same speed as its parents. That means they have the ability to run fast by birth.
6- He is no less an alcoholic
Cockroaches are also drunkards. Even though this may seem shocking to you, it is true. Like certain insects, the American cockroach species is more attracted to alcoholic beverages. Especially towards beer. Scientists claim that one reason for this could be their attraction towards the hops and sugar present in them.
Cockroach Janata Party demonstration in Delhi
They said cockroaches will never come on the ground pic.twitter.com/awz1GdoKVq
— Abhijeet Dipke (@abhijeet_dipke) June 6, 2026
7- World’s largest cockroach 6 inches long
The 6 long cockroach is the longest in the world. Only some special species have this length. It is found only in South America. Its wingspan is one foot. The size of common cockroaches can range from ½ inch to 2 inches, but these are up to 6 inches long.
8-Cockroaches are so old
Cockroaches are not 2 or 4 thousand years old. Their history is very old. It is claimed that they originated more than 280 million years ago in the Carboniferous era.
9- More than 4 thousand species worldwide
More than 4,000 species of cockroach are found worldwide. The most common among these is the German cockroach. Other cockroaches found in the Americas include the brown-striped cockroach, the American cockroach, and the Oriental cockroach.
10-Strength to survive without food for a month
Being cold blooded creatures, cockroaches can survive for a long time without food. However, without water they can survive only for a week. This is the reason why they usually settle in the humid parts of the house. That means underground and in the bathroom.
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