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The Coconut Crab

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THE COCONUT CRAB

(Birgus latro)

HABITAT? In burrows of sand or loose soil near the Indian Ocean and the central Pacific Ocean.
DID YOU KNOW?
– It grows up to 1 metre (3.25 ft) in length and 3 kg (6.61 lb) in weight.
– It uses its large, muscular claws to husk and open coconuts for food.
– Its eyes are red, but the colour of its body ranges from purplish-blue to orange-red.
– Males are much larger than females.
– Their claws are so powerful that they can be used to lift objec ts weighing up to 28 kg (61.73 lb).

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