Beyond spirited dinner party debate, establishing which creatures have consciousness matters in terms of animal welfare and ...

Hermit crabs have been part of the Jersey Shore for nearly three quarters of a century, but selling them in the city will now ...

There are hermits living in the St. Johns River. But before you become alarmed that we have a problem with some folks living in seclusion along the river, I am referring to hermit crabs. Some of you ...

The distribution of shells in one population of hermit crabs matched how wealth is shared in some human societies. By Elizabeth Preston Hermit crabs face a uniquely competitive real estate market.

Plastic trash in the ocean is a long-standing issue. Experts estimate there are over 170 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean, including harmful fragments of microplastic as well as larger pieces ...

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 ...

It might not be such a strange sight in Ocean City or perhaps Bermuda, but what a local couple recently spotted in their backyard was definitely not typical for Berks County. On Monday, crawling ...

Leslie Katz led a team that explored the intersection of tech and culture, plus all manner of awe-inspiring science, from space to AI and archaeology. When she's not smithing words, she's probably ...

Hermit crabs are finding their way into discarded tires in the ocean – and they can’t get out, a new study from Hirosaki University found. The concave interior of a car tire can trap hermit crabs that ...