Meet the largest and strongest land crustacean, the Coconut Crab! Weighing up to 4.1 kg and reaching over 3 feet of leg span, this giant species of hermit crab is found on islands across the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Its pincers have a crushing force of a whopping 3,300 newtons; 22 times the strength of a lobster! An opportunistic eater, it eats about anything, but feeds primarily on fleshy fruits. It's been observed dropping coconuts from high up in the trees to crack them open, and often descends trees by just falling off!
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