Giant hissing cockroaches among $200,000 worth of illegal insects seized in Australia
Australian authorities have seized over 100,000 illegal exotic cockroaches, including Madagascar hissing and dubia species, from a commercial breeder in New South Wales. The insects, valued at $200,000, were being sold as reptile feed, but officials warn they pose a significant threat to native wildlife and agriculture.
Why it matters
The seizure highlights the growing biosecurity risks posed by the illegal trade of exotic species, which can introduce diseases and invasive pests into fragile ecosystems.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Lana Lam Sydney Supplied: DCCEEW Madagascar hissing cockroaches are some of the biggest in the world More than 100,000 illegal exotic cockroaches - some as big as the palm of a hand - have been seized by Australian authorities from a commercial breeder in New South Wales.
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