Large Japanese Spider Crabs
We all know that these creatures appear to be they got here straight from a ‘50s B-Movie, but we promise you that they are real. The crustaceans are found in the ocean near Japan, and they hold the record for the longest leg span of an arthropod. They are considered to be delicacies and can go as long as 18 feet! The crab itself can weigh as much as 42 lbs. You do not hear about them often since they reside in very deep holes in the ocean. They are only caught when they go looking for food outside their habitats, but the population has suffered greatly because of overfishing. This photo dates from 1904.
