It's a summer tradition in many beach and boardwalk towns: you buy the kids a hermit crab in a brightly painted shell, take it home, and then, usually, it dies. You figure they don't live very long, ...

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, called ...

Marshawn Pinch, the Seahawks’ 12th Crustacean, has hung up his shelmet for good. The Seattle Aquarium announced the famed hermit crab’s retirement on Wednesday, one day before the Seahawks’ season ...

Hermit crabs are small crabs that carry shells on their backs, both for a home and for safety. But with shells being harder to find year after year, hermit crabs have had to spend more time in shells ...

A Northern beaches woman has been banned from a pet shop after attempting to make off with a $17 hermit crab in her pocket. The staffer saw the woman walk around the aisles and approach the hermit ...

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 ...