Walking inside Alderwood Mall, trying to avoid delicious-smelling Cinnabons, an odd kiosk caught my eye. Why was there a big sandbox in front of the pretzel shop? Who was selling colored rocks? I knew ...

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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 ...

When walking into a beach store, it’s hard to not stop and admire the hermit crabs crawling around in their environment. The crabs may have a shell painted to look like beloved cartoon characters, ...

If you are the curious type that likes to hop over tide pools and investigate puka, why not pause for a moment and take a deeper look into what you may find. There are many living animals you may not ...

A species of blanket hermit crab photographed by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) off the coast of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Hermit crabs are best known for using snail shells to protect ...

Tim Jerman, Hermit Crab, 2000, flameworked glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, museum purchase through the Renwick Acquisitions Fund, 2000.26.1 When Tim Jerman was a child, he couldn’t decide ...