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Memes about repeated evolution of crabs have been co-opted to joke about technology and “ultimate forms.” They’re hilarious, ...

I was lucky enough to spend some time on a backcountry island a few years ago. There was a house, but it was pretty much off ...

Not everyone has the time, space, or budget for a high-maintenance pet, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for the ...

If you’re looking for more of a non-traditional pet, hermit crabs are a great option. They are cute and curious animals that are fun to watch as they explore their enclosures. Overall ...

In their attempts to seek out abandoned shells of sea snails to save themselves from predators, they are prone to a ...

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 ...

Hermit crabs need warm, humid conditions to survive. Keep the temperature between 75°F and 85°F and the humidity around 70–80%. Use a hygrometer and a thermometer to monitor these levels.

For decades, Pierre Huyghe has made art out of almost anything - hermit crabs, blind cavefish, monkeys, human skeletons, ...

You ever look at a game and just think - wow, this looks truly lovely? That's the feeling I got from seeing Broken Shell and ...

One of the new fish is the Sorcerer Hat Hermit Crab. You can use it in your recipes, craft with it, or even eat it as is. But where do you find it, and how do you catch it? So where is it found ...