Scientists discovered a vibrant hermit crab with unique red claws and fascinating underwater sound-making ability.

First of all, not all hermit crabs live in the ocean. There are land hermit crabs, too. Land hermit crabs are the most common type of pet. They come from warm, tropical climates and live near the ...

They included individuals from 10 of the 16 species of hermit crab that live on land, and were found throughout the tropics from Africa to Central America. “We confirm for the first time that ...

These crabs have an exoskeleton covering only the front part of their bodies, while their abdomens and tails remain soft and ...

"According to our calculations, 10 out of the 16 species of land hermit crabs in the world use this type of shelter and it's been observed in all tropical regions of the Earth," Prof Szulkin ...

Say hello to Strawberry Claws, a large new-to-science species of hermit crab recently described by Queensland Museum ...

The crab’s “crimson” claws earned its name Strigopagurus fragarchela from the Latin form of strawberry, “Fragaria,” and ...