Coconut crab walk on the sand beach in the night time The coconut crab (Birgus latro) is a species of terrestrial hermit crab, also known as the robber crab or palm thief (Codec Apple ProRes 422 HQ ...

They also use them in mating displays and territorial disputes. A closeup shot of a Coconut crab (Birgus latro, robber crab or palm thief). Image via depositphotos Yes, all crabs have pinchers, ...

WOW,” researchers said in a Jan. 7 Instagram post accompanying a video of what they jokingly called the “cutest, spikiest, tiniest little crab in the world.” “Don’t quote us on that ...

The NOAA said the baby king crab was found at a depth of nearly 3,500 feet by researchers collecting deep-sea coral samples. NOAA Sanctuaries Screengrab from NOAA Fisheries Instagram post The ...

Their prominent role in maintaining river system balance often renders them underestimated yet indispensable predators. Cute blue coconut crab in Thailand. Image by chri_nue.yahoo.com via ...

A crab became a snack for a sea predator with “stinging tentacles” on an Oregon shoreline, a photo shows. The crustacean was snagged by a carnivorous giant green anemone at the Seal Rock State ...

The blue crab species Discoplax celeste is only found on Christmas Island. It is one of more than 20 species of land crab on the island. With more than 150 million red crabs on Christmas Island ...