Cavers encountered a massive blue crab in a cavern in India, marking the first time the at-risk species had been spotted in the region in 150 years, per a watershed study published May 26 in the ...

In the tangled darkness of Southeast Asian mangrove forests, one crab species appears to have evolved a structure that ...

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

That’s Masonboro Island Reserve near Wilmington – 8.4 miles of pristine, undeveloped beach that somehow remains North Carolina’s best-kept coastal secret. Where land meets water in perfect harmony – ...

Hermit crabs change shells throughout their lives, most commonly during a process called molting, when the animal sheds its exoskeleton.

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

The behavior observed among a group of white-faced capuchins (Cebus capucinus imitator) is extraordinary: the kidnapped ...

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

Beaches in Northumberland and County Durham have been singled out by The Wildlife Trust for the fascinating hidden worlds ...

Scientists unmask a 'Skinwalker' parasite that kills human cells and then wears their skin as a disguise to avoid detection.

Interested in animals that eat kelp and seaweed? Read on to learn about 14 amazing marine animals that chow down on this ...

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 ...