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The unlikely charm of cockroaches

21 April 2011

New Scientist. Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine. — The death’s head cockroach (Blaberus craniifer) with its devilish looks . See more in our gallery here
(Image: Philippe Blanchot/Sunset/Rex Features)

Cockroaches are considered pests by most – but 51�� begs to differ. Take a look at our gallery here.

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