Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches Facts

Jason, the environmental educator at the Children's Museum Houston, introduces viewers to the Madagascar hissing cockroaches, Bonnie and Clyde, at the EcoStation. He explains their habitat, anatomy, and unique hissing behavior used for communication. The video also covers their feeding habits and care, inviting visitors to interact with the cockroaches under supervision.

What is the primary focus of the Centerpoint Energy Ecostation at the Children's Museum Houston?

• To showcase renewable energy sources

• To educate about environmental conservation

• To display historical artifacts

• To provide entertainment for children

What is unique about the habitat of Bonnie and Clyde, the Madagascar hissing cockroaches?

• It is filled with water

• It mimics their natural environment in Madagascar

• It is located outdoors

• It is made of glass

How can you distinguish between male and female Madagascar hissing cockroaches?

• By their color

• By the presence of wings

• By their size

• By the bumps on their thorax and antennae length

What is one reason why Madagascar hissing cockroaches produce a hissing sound?

• To find a mate

• To communicate with humans

• To attract predators

• To signal hunger

What do scientists believe about the hissing sounds of Madagascar hissing cockroaches?

• They are the only insects that can hiss

• They hiss to scare away humans

• They have a single type of hiss

• They hiss only when they are hungry

What is the primary component of the diet for the Madagascar hissing cockroaches at the museum?

• Leaves

• Fresh fruits

• Protein pellets

• Insects

How do the museum staff ensure the cockroaches' environment remains suitable?

• By changing the substrate daily

• By keeping the wood chips moist

• By providing artificial sunlight

• By adding new plants regularly

What additional food items are given to the cockroaches as treats?

• Potato peels and rotting fruit

• Bread crumbs

• Live insects

• Fresh vegetables

Why is it important to have a 'geek' present when interacting with the cockroaches?

• To prevent theft

• To clean the habitat

• To provide scientific explanations

• To ensure the cockroaches are not harmed

What is the purpose of spritzing the cockroaches' habitat?

• To clean the glass

• To add nutrients to the substrate

• To keep the cockroaches cool

• To maintain moisture levels