Why do cockroaches die on their backs?

You might consider cockroaches to be the most disgusting creatures ever, but there might also be lot of fascinating facts you don't know about them, such as their significance in the ecosystem, the reason why they flip over when they die, and whether or not they can drown. read more

Their bulky bodies are composed of three heavy body segments which are only supported by six long, thin legs. As they die they lose muscle control, causing the leg muscles to contract. read more

First, few cockroaches die on their backs in the wild. Natural death of cockroaches probably occurs in the stomach of a bird, bat or other small animal. Second, Cockroaches are not used to living on a polished marble or vinyl floor. They are more used to a living plane including leaves and sticks and other vegetable debris. read more

No. Notwithstanding the countless observations of cockroach deaths you’ve had in your own household, not every cockroach ends up on its back in its final moments on Earth. In the wild, for example, you won’t find many cockroaches dying on their backs. read more