The term fiddler crab refers to around 100 species and subspecies of crabs from the genus Uca. They are found along beaches and brackish (a mixture of saltwater and freshwater) waterways around the ...

If you see the crabs, park staff staff says not to worry. They feed on detritus (dead or decaying plant and animal matter) and also serve as food for a number of wetland animals. "They are also ...

When male fiddler crabs try to attract a mate, they emit a series of vibrations and pulses by drumming on the ground—essentially a crustacean love song. It turns out that these crabs can produce fight ...