Hermit crabs and sea hares were among the first finds within St Andrews’ rock pools as a community-driven initiative, part ...

Hermit crabs are classified as “national natural monuments” in Japan and protected under Japanese law. It’s unknown why the ...

Three men have been arrested in Japan for attempting to smuggle hermit crabs out of the country. The suspects, aged 24, 26 ...

Hermit crabs are fascinating creatures and keeping them as pets offers a deep insight into the natural world. They are hardy ...

Paleontologists have discovered a new species, albeit a very old new species. The fossilized creature, which they are calling ...

In a chance discovery, a new species of deep-water hermit crab - the “green-eyed hermit crab” - has been discovered. The creature is unique to South Africa’s West Coast. UCT alumnus Lara ...

Police did not provide more detail on the exact species, but told CNN Friday that the hermit crabs seized are classified as “national natural monuments” in Japan because of their cultural and ...