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arthropod

Rick holding coconut crab

Crabzilla! Our terrifying coconut crab is watching you

A crab that can break coconuts, grows as big as a dog, steals anything that isn’t nailed down, and enjoys a tickle. Crab expert Rick Webber introduces us to the largest land-living arthropod in the world.Read more

2018-06-14
By: Rick Webber
On: 14 Jun 2018
In: Science

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