Research on hermit crabs suggests these animals exhibit self-protective behaviors in response to injury. Hermit crabs will abandon their shells to avoid electric shocks, according to a 2016 study ...

Empty mollusk shells are used by hermit crabs for tiny mobile homes. Now, carpenters based in a coastal area of Portugal have seemingly taken inspiration from these crustaceans to create a charming ...

Hermit crabs are a fun animal to raise. Either land or marine hermit crabs, you’ll need a decent tank for them. The tank should be of a comfortable temperature (75 to 85 degrees F) and comfortable ...