My daughter has a hermit crab for a pet. We don’t see it much because it hides in its shell all day, only coming out after dark. That’s how they got their name. Hermits are people who live alone.

Hermit crabs are fascinating creatures and keeping them as pets offers a deep insight into the natural world. They are hardy and low maintenance with simple care needs but aren’t the best pets for ...

Angela Sayre, the founder of Crustacean Plantation, a nonprofit dedicated to crab conservation and rehabilitation, captured the clip A hermit crab rescuer is sharing a rare look at the fascinating ...

This hermit crab has poked its head out of its protective shell to take in its surroundings. Hermit crabs long ago established a tight relationship with the marine snail shells they live in. Since ...

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 and ...

A new sea anemone species, Paracalliactis tsukisome, builds shell-like homes and share them with hermit crabs - a rare, ...