Male fiddler crabs are lopsided, with one claw that seems about the right size and one very large claw. As you might expect, one function of the larger claw is to attract females. The males drum with ...

A study has focused on a semi-terrestrial crab. Its relationship with plastic may not be as positive as previously thought.

The Steinhatchee, Florida, Fiddler Crab Festival will host a variety of events Feb. 13-15. (Submitted photo) STEINHATCHEE, ...

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Fiddler crabs are fascinating crustaceans with unique behavior, so no wonder they have found their way into our homes. These active little guys love spending time in the water and enjoy burrowing and ...

The male European fiddler crab attracts his mate by performing a courtship dance. New research published in the Journal of Experimental Biology... Into dudes who drum? You might be a female fiddler ...

Fiddler crabs are renowned for their elaborate courtship displays, which involve both visual and vibrational signals that play crucial roles in mate attraction and intraspecific communication. Males ...

A study using a robotic crab has revealed how male fiddler crabs compete for mates. These crustaceans vie for the attention of females. The male fiddler crabs use their one oversized claw to attract ...

This story was originally produced by the New Hampshire Bulletin, an independent local newsroom that allows NHPR and other outlets to republish its reporting. David Johnson had been working in the ...

Fiddler crabs use their large claws to wave down females and didn’t take kindly to a robot newcomer in Portugal. Joe A. Wilde Like many people around the world, animal behavior researcher Joe Wilde ...