Scientists have discovered a creepy new type of crab that disguises itself in hair scraped from other sea creatures. Despite their menacing appearance, the “fluffy” beasts actually use it as a ...

Non-native blue land crabs have been increasingly spotted in South Carolina and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has asked residents to report sightings. The blue land crabs ...

The Lesser Caucasus Mountains are home to a diverse mix of flora and fauna. Meet the newest member of this fascinating ecosystem: Psammitis abuliensis. It’s not everyday that a new species is ...

Researchers compare the shield shapes of crabs and find unexpected differentiation. LMU researchers compare the shield shapes of crabs and find unexpected differentiation. Biodiversity is often ...

Wildlife officials are warning people about invasive blue land crabs that are showing up in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina along the coasts. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources ...

Conservation groups argue horseshoe crabs should be listed as an endangered species to help protect their habitat and reduce harvesting. Almost two dozen conservation groups are asking federal ...

First it was murder hornets. Later, it was African clawed frogs. And don't forget the Japanese beetles. Now it seems Washington state has another invasive species problem — a European green crab was ...

The state of Connecticut is sounding an alarm about invasive crabs that have the potential to ravage native habitat. An Asian delicacy that can fetch up to $50 each in the U.S., the omnivorous and ...

The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a lawsuit against the federal government seeking Endangered Species Act ...

The fiddler crabs can be seen performing their instinctual choreography through the summer ...