Which animal can survive for weeks without its head?

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It does not breathe through its mouth.
It can survive in surprisingly harsh conditions.
It is a common household pest.

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Answer: Cockroach

Also accepted: Cockroaches

A cockroach can survive for weeks without its head because it breathes through small openings along its body rather than through its mouth. It eventually dies mainly from dehydration.

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