How Fast Is Cockroach?

Cockroaches scurry at about 5 km/h — that's 37 body lengths per second. They've existed for an extraordinarily long stretch of time, and famously can survive decapitation for over a week.

Cockroaches can survive over a week without their head — they breathe through small openings on their body.

• 37 body lengths per second
• A cockroach is faster than a baby crawling