cicada’s have three extraordinary ‘feats’. They are some of the longest-lived insects, and will outlive most peach trees. Despite their size, they also have the longest ‘gestation’ period—without eating or drinking: 17 years-- and enduring 17 frozen winters!
Last but not least, they are easily the loudest living things in the universe(weight for weight), registering the most decibels relative to size.
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