Facts: The Coconut Crab (Robber Crab)

Quick facts about the biggest terrestrial crustacean (and arthropod) in the world! Meet this coconut eater and watch thief, the coconut crab (robber crab, Birgus latro). Coconut crab facts!
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[@amfvideos6810]

I think coconut crabs are awesome.

[@ninjabadabear5647]

Tast good too

[@Felixicity]

These are one of my favourite crustaceans :3

[@bluemask6361]

i liked your video! i thought the watch theft was a good note to end on, a really fun fact that sticks with you! good work!

[@chisaquaticvibe6524]

They are massive!

[@billwhite9703]

Good info!

[@anotherdayinlife1114]

Realy good work

[@SonOfArganthus]

Another great video !!! And a informative video too ! Keep up the amazing work 💙!!!!

[@snapslingpeavine1371]

Good video, but a bit unclear with the "shell" part. To elaborate, I wasn’t clear if you meant the exoskeleton or snail shell it picked up.

[@nunoosorio3832]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@exaltedexile6290]

I didn't think something could look creepy and tasty at the same time

[@dominicfeliciano9462]

From the episode: Octonauts and the coconut crabs.

[@dominicfeliciano9462]

Names: Claudette, Claude, Clive, Clem, and Clarence.

[@verinanoronha9978]

more like BIG.MEATY.CLAWS. xD jk ...awesome video btw lot of info rlly helped ^^

[@RyanJLorenso]

If they can tear open a coconut they can tear your skin open

[@ahmadyulyfirmansah5937]

They are related to hermit Crabs

[@bernard_670]

leche par

[@Lena-kh5ct]

I don't eat crab but I brought one of these for my dad and partner, apparently they taste like chicken!

[@carolinacortina5720]

It's the SHINY crab from Moana

[@jesusdiedforyouproofjohn3.16]

Praise JESUS for creating this crustacean!

[@kaydo_0825]

I want a baby