What is a Japanese spider crab? They may look like something from a 1950s sci-fi film, but Japanese spider crabs are gentle giants. And giants they are. Of the 60,000 species of crustaceans on Earth, ...

With legs that can span over 12 feet, the Japanese Spider Crab is a real-life sea monster - and possibly the original kaiju of the deep. In this episode, we dive into the eerie waters of the Pacific ...

Across the animal kingdom, long legs serve diverse survival functions. Giraffes use their height to reach food and spot ...

Joe Rogan was astonished when he saw a photo of Japanese spider crabs on his podcast. Rogan, who has spoken to guests about wildlife numerous times, was taken aback by the size of the crab. Last year, ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - We're getting the up close and personal with something left behind. This is the exoskeleton of a Japanese spider crab. Visitors can see the living version at the Newport Aquarium ...

With legs that can stretch over 12 feet and a haunting appearance from the deep, the Japanese spider crab truly lives up to its nickname - the original Kaiju. In this video, we dive into the biology, ...

Suruga Bay, off Shizuoka Prefecture, is a treasure trove of deep-sea fish. The Heda district in the city of Numazu in the prefecture lies on the coast about an hour’s drive from the city center. A ...

Grab the children and run for the hills! Coconut crab on a stick. Photo from Wikimedia Commons So a good friend of mine asked this weekend on Facebook what kind of crabs are the fightiest. Great ...