This is a vampire crab. With its purple body, orange pincers and piercing pale eyes, it’s a nightmarish vision. And a crab that’s also a vampire? Days out at the beach will never be the same… You may not have heard of a vampire crab, though it’s a species popular with aquarists – in fact, illegal over-collection for the pet trade is a real threat to the species. As alarming as it looks, this...
A species of crab which had not been seen in Devon for more than 30 years has been found living on a popular stretch of coast close to Plymouth.
The crustacean in question goes by the scientific name Clibanarius erythropus but is more commonly known as the St Piran’s crab. The find was made in Wembury Bay by Devon Wildlife Trust volunteer John Hepburn on one of the many regular...
A FAMILY firm from Salcombe have been celebrating after being endorsed by the most famous family firm in the country - the Royal Family.
Favis of Salcombe are the Supreme Champion in the Taste of the West Awards for their hand-picked white crab meat and triple gold winners this year. They were introduced to HRH Prince Charles at an event in Exeter.
