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

Hermit crabs are fascinating. Not only do these crustaceans often grow into massive creatures, but they also change shells throughout their lives. Their appearance can vary depending on the size ...

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 ...

From disco balls to boxing gloves, these are the 10 best shells in Another Crab's Treasure.

Hermit crabs in these areas are increasingly turning to garbage on the beach — bottle caps, broken bulbs and even metal objects — as armour. “An estimated 171 trillion pieces of plastic currently ...

In his quest to understand the hermit crab housing market, biologist Mark Laidre of Dartmouth College had to get creative. Crabs are always looking to move into a bigger, better shell, but having ...

Wearing shells painted in unnatural neon tones and housed within small wire cages, hermit crabs are commonly found in boardwalk shops down the shore — where they can face the same thoughtless ...

Gift shops in the Myrtle Beach area sell thousands of hermit crabs a year. Where do these small creatures come from? Here’s what’s we know about them.