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

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

If you have ever looked closely into a rockpool along the U.K. coastline, you may have been lucky enough to find a tiny ...

Have you ever locked eyes with a curious kitten or watched a hamster stuff its cheeks with glee? The world of small pets is ...

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 stay ...

But simple in that it had a small, slow-moving crustacean at its heart," reflects director Colwyn Thomas. What emerged was Zuzu – part victim, part hero, entirely captivating.

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 ...

It hooked me into science. We had blennies, guppies, velvet crabs and sea anemones. My favorite creatures were the hermit crabs. One day, we came down to look at the tank and there was only one hermit ...

A growing body of research suggests crabs, lobsters and other animals caught for seafood can feel pain. Scientists are pushing for legal protections to ensure they are treated humanely.

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 ...