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Huge crab eats tender coconut, viral video intrigues people

San Diego Zoo shared the video of the crab on Instagram.

Published on: Aug 25, 2021, 17:58:01 IST
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If you have been using the Internet for some time now, there is a possibility that you are aware of those videos that intrigue people. There is now a new inclusion in that category. It is a video that shows a huge crab munching on tender coconut. Shared on Instagram, the video makes for an amazing watch.

The image shows a huge crab at San Diego Zoo. (Instagram/@sandiegozoo)
The image shows a huge crab at San Diego Zoo. (Instagram/@sandiegozoo)

San Diego Zoo shared the video on Instagram. “Coconuts about Kenny. Coconut crabs are the largest terrestrial arthropod in the world, weighing up to 10 pounds and measuring 40 inches long. If those pincers look painful, you'd be right. They can exert a force of over 700 pounds and crack coconuts like it's no big deal,” they wrote while sharing the video.

Take a look at the post:

The post, since being shared a day ago, has gathered more than 93,000 views and the numbers are quickly increasing. The share has also accumulated tons of comments.

“Awww, look at him feeding his little self. Minding his business and getting on with his life,” wrote an Instagram user. “Never thought I see a coconut crab, they’re so remarkable, then again finally I saw a platypus,” expressed another. “Awww sweet,” commented a third.

What are your thoughts on the video?

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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More