the vast majority—326 cases—featured hermit crabs using plastic items as shelters. At first glance, this is a striking example of how human activities can alter the behavior of wild animals ...

Social shell-acquisition: The coordinated behaviour exhibited by hermit crabs during the process of searching for and obtaining new shells. Social Behavior and Ecology of Hermit Crabs Publication ...

Of the 386 photos, the vast majority, 326 cases, featured hermit crabs using plastic items as shelters. At first glance, this is a striking example of how human activities can alter the behavior ...

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 ...

“We confirm for the first time that the use of artificial materials by hermit crabs is a behavior occurring on a global scale,” the study authors wrote in the paper, which will appear in the ...

Monitor behavior: Watch your hermit crabs for signs of stress or illness, such as inactivity or changes in appetite, and ...

Hermit crabs are fascinating crustaceans and are ... You will have hours of fun watching their fascinating behavior, especially when they choose a new shell to live in. These unique crabs are ...

It was Miller's work that inspired this study. To quantify this kind of hermit crab behavior, the researchers reviewed images posted across several online platforms and paired their findings with ...

In this Instagram video, you can watch a hermit crab hoist itself out of its old shell and into a new one with ease. Let’s learn more about why they do this unusual home relocation behavior.

A poisoned hermit crab will drop its shell and not take another one. If either of these behavior patterns happen, see a veterinarian who specializes in hermit crab care.