They grow to the size of dogs. They climb trees, and tear through solid matter with claws nearly as strong as a lion’s jaws. And now, finally, we have video evidence that the crabs - thousands ...

There's a theory that giant crabs overwhelmed Amelia Earhart, dismembered her and carried her bones underground.

From these findings, the researchers calculated that an 8.8-pound coconut crab could exert up to 3300 newtons (741.8 pound-force) – which surpasses the average 1314.7-newton (295.6 pound-force ...

The coconut crab's claws are able to crack through a, you guessed it, coconut shell, so breaking the bird's wings was likely not difficult for the colossal crustacean.

The pastel hues of a coconut crab belie its terrific power; these pincers are stronger than the biting force of most land predators. Image. Crabs are sold at the local grocery store, ...

The coconut crab, or Birgus Latro, is the largest land arthropod and one of the decapod crustaceans. The leg span of one of these crabs can grow up to 3 feet, and an adult crab can weigh up to 11 ...

Scientists found coconut crab in first sighting of at-risk species on a remote island of Nicobar Archipelago after 2004 tsunami, study said & photos show.

A rare crab known for its bright blue color and giant size hasn’t been spotted on an Indian Ocean island following a deadly tsunami in 2004 – until now when scientists stumbled upon the ...

Coconut crabs were found on several islands — but not Car Nicobar. Until recently, Car Nicobar’s only confirmed sighting of a coconut crab came from 1874, the study said.

Coconut crabs were found on several islands — but not Car Nicobar. Until recently, Car Nicobar’s only confirmed sighting of a coconut crab came from 1874, the study said.