Pensacola Beach has plenty of dining options fit for locals and tourists alike. Here's a break-down of some of the beach's ...

The analysis revealed that the bolder hermit crabs have more sensilla located on the claw’s surface. Additionally, more ...

The ocean is a completely different beast at this time: it's ranting and raving, sending spume and spray high in the air – ...

It’s not surprising to learn that hermit crabs live their happiest lives when they’re in habitats that closely mimic their ...

As pollution invades shorelines, hermit crabs are increasingly turning to discarded plastic and trash instead of natural shells. This troubling shift highlights the deep impact of human waste on ...

Coconut crabs, scientifically known as Birgus latro, are the largest land-living arthropods in the world. They belong to the hermit crab family, Coenobitidae, and are closely related to other land ...

This behaviour of sheltering in borrowed shells also gives them their unique name. Of course, not all hermit crabs prefer snail shells. Some find homes in bamboo sections, hollow cylinders of wood, ...

The scientific title of this new hermit crab species is a clever blend of the Latin form of “strawberry” (fragaria) and “chela.” The name highlights a unique feature of this creature – its bright red ...

Hermit crabs use the empty shells of snails or hollow objects as shelter and a way to contain part of their bodies that don’t have a hard outer shell, according to Britannica.