Hermit crabs are small crabs that carry shells on their backs, both for a home and for safety. But with shells being harder to find year after year, hermit crabs have had to spend more time in shells ...

In a stark reflection of the global plastic crisis, hermit crabs are increasingly forced to wear discarded trash instead of natural shells. This eye-opening video reveals how pollution is reshaping ...

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