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Coconut Crabs, the Size of Dogs, Hunt Sea Birds

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Rick SpilmanNovember 20, 2017

Coconut crabs are the stuff of nightmares. They live on remote coral atolls and are the largest land-living arthropod in the world. They can grow to over three feet long and weigh up to about 9 pounds. They can climb trees and use their … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged Chagos, Coconut Crabs, Dartmouth, Indian Ocean, Mark E Laidre
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