Miro Remo’s hybrid doc presented at Karlovy Vary Film Festival, ‘Better Go Mad in the Wild,’ shows hermit twins who share ...

Microscopic claw hairs help hermit crabs sense threats and make quick decisions, revealing a link between anatomy and ...

A hermit crab claw, as seen under a scanning electron microscope. CREDIT: Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (PEMC).

The time required for a crab to fully regenerate a lost limb varies significantly depending on several factors, including the species, the crab’s age, and environmental conditions. Typically, the ...

It’s not surprising to learn that hermit crabs live their happiest lives when they’re in habitats that closely mimic their natural environment. Setting up a natural enclosure helps hermit crabs ...

A hermit crab will change shells once it outgrows the current one it’s inhabiting. During a process called molting, which typically occurs once every 12 to 18 months for adult hermit crabs, but ...

Hermit crabs are fascinating crustaceans and are an ideal choice for beginner owners. They are hardy, low-maintenance creatures with specific temperature and humidity needs. You will have hours of fun ...

Angela Sayre, the founder of Crustacean Plantation, shared a video of a hermit crab changing shells in Florida to help raise awareness about shell shortages.

Washington Fish and Wildlife officials say crabs of certain size and sex tend to molt at the same time.