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Giant Cave Cockroach
(Blaberus giganteus)
RANGE
Giant cave cockroaches can be found in the forests, and other habitats where humans cannot be found South America.
DIET
Their diet consists of vegetation, fruits, guano, decaying plants, and carrion (dead animals).
CONSERVATION STATUS
IUCN Status - Not Evaluated
There are no major threats at this time.
ZOO LOCATION
Education Building
NAME
Our giant cave cockroaches do not have names due to the number of individuals that look almost identical.
Zoo parents help support the care and needs of each animal at the Amarillo Zoo.
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