Cockroach | Drishti IAS English | #shorts #UPSC #cockroach #survival #species#insects #environment

Added: 2026-05-26

[00:00:00]What makes cockroaches nature's ultimate survivors? [music] Let's find out through five interesting facts about cockroaches.

[00:00:07]First, ancient species. Cockroaches are believed to have originated more [music] than 280 million years ago during the Carboniferous era.

[00:00:17]Second, [music] headless survival. They breathe through tiny pores in their bodies, which allows them [music] to survive for almost a week without a head.

[00:00:27]Third, underwater endurance. [music] To regulate water loss, cockroaches can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes.

[00:00:35]Fourth, >> [music] >> extreme fasting. As cold-blooded insects, they can survive for nearly a month without food.

[00:00:42]Fifth, incredible speed. Adult cockroaches can run up to 3 mph, >> [music] >> and even their tiny babies are surprisingly fast. So, cockroaches are not just pests. They are biological marvels of survival.

[00:00:57]>> [music] >> Can you name the national aquatic animal of India? Tell us in the comments.