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How Hermit Crabs Choose Their Shells

In the tropical paradise of Belize, the hermit crabs have a problem.

Aired 10/25/2023

Nature

How Hermit Crabs Choose Their Shells

Clip: Season 42 Episode 2 | 2m 54sVideo has Closed Captions

In the tropical paradise of Belize, the hermit crabs have a problem.

In Belize, hermit crabs have outgrown their homes, or their shells have become worse for wear. To find out how they resolve their housing issues, Spy Hermit Crab goes undercover.

Aired 10/25/2023

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