Timmy76 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Got an email from mate of mine the other day - crazy huh! I wouldn't want to be anywhere near them! Coconut crab (Birgus latro) is the largest terrestrial arthropod in the world. It is known for its ability to crack coconuts with its strong pincers in order to eat the contents. It is sometimes called the robber crab because some coconut crabs are rumored to steal shiny items such as pots and silverware from houses and tents. The second photo gives you a good idea of how large these crabs are - a coconut crab is seeking food from a black trashcan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Holy cow! If there edible there's enough to feed an army there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wirlez Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 The locals in Vanuatu eat them and the resorts here have them as a local delicacy. Though I must say it's not something you would give up mud crabs for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhunter76 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 HOLY CRAB. What a feed. Cheers LALA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsdjy3 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 holy crab awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 mmmmmmmmmmmm chile crab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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