HONOLULU (KITV)-"They are strong enough to rip through coconut husks," said Trenton Yasui, Acting Invertebrate Aquatic Biota Specialist with the Department of Agriculture. He says they're strong ...

An Okinawa coconut crab is seen in this undated handout photo. Shin-ichiro Oka/Handout via REUTERS By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It may not be wise to get into a scrap with a coconut crab. Its ...

Coconut crabs’ claws already look fearsome enough as it is, but appearance merely tells part of the story. According to a new study, these claws may actually be the most powerful in the entire animal ...

There are some pretty large animals in the world. Giraffes are notable for their long necks, and whales for their sheer size, but have you ever seen the biggest crab in the world? Coconut crabs are ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - There are plenty of coconuts and crabs in Hawaii. But not coconut crabs, which is why it was so unusual to see the crustacean walking around in a Salt Lake neighborhood.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It may not be wise to get into a scrap with a coconut crab. Its claw is a mighty weapon. Scientists on Wednesday said they measured the pinch strength of this large land crab ...