Thankfully, one of them had a large shell to spare for the rescue hermit crab. “[A] neighbor had this [shell]. We’re going to see if it fits him. I’m not sure if it’ll be too big,” she ...

What is a hermit crab? There are over 800 species of hermit crabs worldwide, and almost all are ocean dwellers—though people are likely most familiar with the dozen semi-terrestrial species ...

Male crabs of a species named after actor David Hasselhoff grow bigger claws than females so they can fight each other for a mate, according to a new study. Scientists from the universities of ...

Females can produce up to 85,000 eggs annually, with larvae floating for four weeks.

Staff say a "midnight marine marauder" dumped a "bucket full" of shore crabs in their recycling bin. A couple say they were "fascinated" to find an "extremely big" crab on a north Wales beach.

Snow crabs and king crabs, though similar in appearance, differ significantly in size, habitat, leg structure, and reproductive characteristics. King crabs, found primarily in shallow coastal ...

Few ingredients and one tasty outcome. This recipe is a must try for all the crab meat lovers. Boil some salted water in a large colander. Put the crabs in, blanch for 2-3 minutes and drain. 3.