Conservationists urge stronger protections to deter the growing illegal trade and overseas demand for Okinawa’s endemic species.

The Metlakatla Indian Community, which has been at the forefront in the effort to control the invader, has trapped more than ...

"That’s horrific." Shopper sparks outrage with photo of disturbing item on thrift store shelf: 'Who does this?' first ...

A research team led by Kumamoto University has discovered a new species of sea anemone collected from the deep seabed off the ...

Christmas Island's annual red crab migration is underway. Every year, millions of red crabs overtake roads and homes as they ...

When your body’s your weakness, adaptability becomes your skill tree. Hermit crabs dominate intertidal zones thanks to their “borrowed armor” strategy, using shells for protection, camouflage, and ...

Nick Saban may no longer be the head coach of the University of Alabama football program, but his influence continues to be felt at the school. However, this time around it’s not anything related to ...

Nick Saban's influence continues in Alabama even though he's no longer the Crimson Tide head coach. This time, it has nothing to do with football. It involves an ancient species of crab. Saban has ...

Hermit crabs have hard claws and legs, but soft abdomens they stick inside abandoned mollusk shells. (Photo by Gail Karlsson) I enjoy having hermit crabs in the yard. They are cute and fun, and come ...

Sanibel beaches are home to a very special little creature that can be found in all different species of shells. They can be easily spotted in shallow water areas near the shore, especially when ...