Hakai Wild: Hermit Crabs

Published September 10th, 2020 by Koby Michaels, Grant Callegari, Katrina Pyne, and Tavish Campbell


Hermit crabs have protections around their claws and legs, but their backends are decidedly squishy. An empty shell makes a perfect armored mobile home. But when they outgrow their house and want an upgrade, they might have to fight for it.