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Horseshoe Crabs Have Been Around Since Before The Dinosaurs

Updated on April 11, 2024July 31, 2023

 Horseshoe crabs have remained unchanged for over 300 million years and are often known as “living fossils.”

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Hermit Crabs Can Live Up To 30 Years In The Wild But Average 3-12 Years As Pets

Updated on April 11, 2024July 31, 2023

Hermit crabs can live up to 30 years in the wild but survive on average 3-12 years as pets.

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Crabs eat a mixed diet, ranging from small prey like algae, seaweed, worms, clams, and shrimp to larger prey like snails, mussels, squid, and small fish

Updated on May 15, 2024June 4, 2023

Some crab species eat harder foods like barnacles, starfish, and sand dollars.

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