Just look at his lil eyes! How could you fear him?! He likes cuddling and is very gentle ^_^. But seriously, guys, stay away from his pincers/claws. They have a crushing force of 3,300 newtons (. _ . ) and can clip your fingies off in one snap!

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context: I didn't know the exact crushing force of a coco crab so I was looking it up and this is what showed

a crab with a slight hue of purple on its back and tan underbelly.

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[โ€“] 12 points 9 months ago* (3 children)
  • [โ€“] 11 points 9 months ago

    This image could use some sharpness

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  • [โ€“] 9 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    The coconut crab is objectively one of the most terrifying creators on God's green earth

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  • [โ€“] 7 points 9 months ago (3 children)

    They are delicious though, because of their coconut diet.

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  • [โ€“] [S] 6 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    Actually, they are omnivores, and therefore eat all things that they can. Even smaller crabs! It's the king cobra in the crab world.

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  • [โ€“] 6 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (3 children)

    Now, was Amelia Earhart eaten by coconut crabs? Edit: it is actually plausible Link to National Geographic

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  • [โ€“] 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)
  • [โ€“] 3 points 9 months ago

    Vert cute! but be careful!

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 9 months ago

    I like me some cheerleader crab

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