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Swallow (Hirundo rustica) group and a House martin (Delichon urbicum) perched on power lines as a mixed species group of hirundines gathers ahead of their autumn migration, Gloucestershire, UK, September. - false

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Hermit crab

If you spot a crawling shell next time you're at the seaside, take a closer look… it might be a hermit crab!

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St Piran’s hermit crab

This stunning hermit crab has only returned to our southern shores in recent years. Let us hope it stays for good this time!

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Edible crab

Also known as the brown crab, this large crab is found around all UK shores and is identifiable by the distinctive pie-crust edge to its brown shell.

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Wicked wildlife and spooky species

Discover some weird and wonderful wildlife this Halloween. How many of these crawling, slithering, and creeping creatures visit your garden?

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Flower crab spider

The flower crab spider is one of 27 species of crab spider. The flower crab spider can alter the colour of its body to match its surroundings and to hide from prey. It is not as common as other…

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Shore crab

This crab is common around all of the UK. If you've ever been rockpooling or crabbing, it's probably the shore crab that you've met.

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Porcelain crab

Look out for this tiny crab under rocks and boulders on rocky shores - you'll have to look closely though, they're pretty well camouflaged!

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Crab apple

The Crab apple is familiar as a small tree that produces yellow-green, rounded fruit that is used for making jellies and wines. It can be found in woods and hedges, as well as in cultivated…