12. Coconut Crab
Considered one of the largest crabs in the world, the Coconut Crab is certainly not a creature you would want to run into in the middle of the night. They will mostly be found in the tropical Indo-Pacific Region, especially on small islands and such. While the crab isn’t necessarily a threat to humans, it will defend itself if threatened. That being said, the Coconut Crab has large claws which are so strong they can break open a coconut, hence its famous name. The crabs are mostly harmless but tend to spend a large amount of their time on land, only needing minimal amounts of water. When faced with a challenge, the crab is actually quite smart and will figure out its circumstances, however slowly. There are stories of the crabs roaming neighborhoods, stealing small animals and taking them away to be eaten, but of course, these stories can’t be confirmed. However, that doesn’t take away from the fact that this is one strong and scary creature.
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