Why Are They Called Cockroaches? The name cockroach comes from the Spanish term cucaracha, which derives from the Latin blatta, “an insect that shines the light.” It comes from the insect order ...

But Why – A show for curious kids is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, ...

It’s because his mouth looks like a crocodile snout, little Becca Ellerbrock says, cradling in her palm the 2-inch-long Crocky. Crocky is so big that when you look closely at him you can see tiny tan ...

Of all the household pests, the cockroach is probably the most hated. With its tough looking exterior, imposing size, and ability to survive extreme conditions, this pest is a creepy-crawly that we ...

Zoos throughout the country are continuing the unorthodox Valentine’s Day tradition of naming animals and critters after exes — some of which will meet an unfortunate end in nature’s food chain. If ...