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FEATURE - Wer ist die schönste Krabbe im ganzen Land?
(161011) -- HUAIAN, Oct. 11, 2016 (Xinhua) -- A girl present two dressed-up mitten crabs during a Hongze Lake mitten crab fashion show held in Huaian City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 11, 2016. A mitten crab of Hongze Lake harvest festival was held here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Zhou Hongming)(wsw)
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FEATURE - Wer ist die schönste Krabbe im ganzen Land?
(161011) -- HUAIAN, Oct. 11, 2016 (Xinhua) -- A woman presents a dressed-up mitten crab during a Hongze Lake mitten crab fashion show held in Huaian City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Oct. 11, 2016. A mitten crab of Hongze Lake harvest festival was held here on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Zhou Hongming)(wsw)
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PORTRAIT - Peter Brook
PETER BROOK ;
b. 21 March 1925, English Theatre and Film Director ;
Lecture and book signing ;
Battersea Arts Centre (BAC), London, UK ;
29 May 1999 ;
Credit: Laurence Burns / ArenaPAL ;
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FEATURE - Bunte Schneckenhäuser
July 13, 2016 - Bogor, West Java, Indonesia - In the market of Anyar, Bogor, Indonesia. Sea snail or the Hermit crabs painted with colors to look beautiful, the three marine snail tail is sold at Idr 10 thousand (FOTO: DUKAS/ZUMA)
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FEATURE - 'Aliens' unter Wasser
MANDATORY CREDIT: Kei Nomiyama/REX Shutterstock. Only for use in story about Kei's Blackwater photo series. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
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Zoea: a larval form of crabs and certain other decapod crustaceans
Blackwater: The marine life photography of Kei Nomiyama, Japan - Nov 2015
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They look like creatures from another planet, but these weird specimens are all marine life captured by talented underwater photographer Kei Nomiyama.
In his photo series Blackwater, the 36-year-old presents the amazing creatures discovered in the sea at night.
His work includes the quirky sight of a 'jellyfish rider', a lobster larvae hitching a ride on a hapless jellyfish, and the Phronima Sedentaria, a species of amphipod crustacean, that Kei says reminds him of the sci-fi film 'Aliens'.
Kei explains: "I live in Matsuyama city at Shikoku island, smallest of the four main islands in Japan. I mainly take these photos at Omi-island in Yamaguchi-prefecture. The Omi-island is located in the south of the main island of Japan and facing the Sea of Japan.
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FEATURE - 'Aliens' unter Wasser
MANDATORY CREDIT: Kei Nomiyama/REX Shutterstock. Only for use in story about Kei's Blackwater photo series. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Kei Nomiyama/REX Shutterstock (5440422af)
Zoea: a larval form of crabs and certain other decapod crustaceans
Blackwater: The marine life photography of Kei Nomiyama, Japan - Nov 2015
FULL COPY: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/rmbq
They look like creatures from another planet, but these weird specimens are all marine life captured by talented underwater photographer Kei Nomiyama.
In his photo series Blackwater, the 36-year-old presents the amazing creatures discovered in the sea at night.
His work includes the quirky sight of a 'jellyfish rider', a lobster larvae hitching a ride on a hapless jellyfish, and the Phronima Sedentaria, a species of amphipod crustacean, that Kei says reminds him of the sci-fi film 'Aliens'.
Kei explains: "I live in Matsuyama city at Shikoku island, smallest of the four main islands in Japan. I mainly take these photos at Omi-island in Yamaguchi-prefecture. The Omi-island is located in the south of the main island of Japan and facing the Sea of Japan.
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FEATURE - 'Aliens' unter Wasser
MANDATORY CREDIT: Kei Nomiyama/REX Shutterstock. Only for use in story about Kei's Blackwater photo series. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Kei Nomiyama/REX Shutterstock (5440422ae)
Zoea: a larval form of crabs and certain other decapod crustaceans
Blackwater: The marine life photography of Kei Nomiyama, Japan - Nov 2015
FULL COPY: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/rmbq
They look like creatures from another planet, but these weird specimens are all marine life captured by talented underwater photographer Kei Nomiyama.
In his photo series Blackwater, the 36-year-old presents the amazing creatures discovered in the sea at night.
His work includes the quirky sight of a 'jellyfish rider', a lobster larvae hitching a ride on a hapless jellyfish, and the Phronima Sedentaria, a species of amphipod crustacean, that Kei says reminds him of the sci-fi film 'Aliens'.
Kei explains: "I live in Matsuyama city at Shikoku island, smallest of the four main islands in Japan. I mainly take these photos at Omi-island in Yamaguchi-prefecture. The Omi-island is located in the south of the main island of Japan and facing the Sea of Japan.
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FEATURE - 'Aliens' unter Wasser
MANDATORY CREDIT: Kei Nomiyama/REX Shutterstock. Only for use in story about Kei's Blackwater photo series. Editorial Use Only. No stock, books, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Kei Nomiyama/REX Shutterstock (5440422ag)
Zoea: a larval form of crabs and certain other decapod crustaceans
Blackwater: The marine life photography of Kei Nomiyama, Japan - Nov 2015
FULL COPY: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/rmbq
They look like creatures from another planet, but these weird specimens are all marine life captured by talented underwater photographer Kei Nomiyama.
In his photo series Blackwater, the 36-year-old presents the amazing creatures discovered in the sea at night.
His work includes the quirky sight of a 'jellyfish rider', a lobster larvae hitching a ride on a hapless jellyfish, and the Phronima Sedentaria, a species of amphipod crustacean, that Kei says reminds him of the sci-fi film 'Aliens'.
Kei explains: "I live in Matsuyama city at Shikoku island, smallest of the four main islands in Japan. I mainly take these photos at Omi-island in Yamaguchi-prefecture. The Omi-island is located in the south of the main island of Japan and facing the Sea of Japan.
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Crabs with colourful painted shells at a market in Jakarta, Indonesia - 10 Jun 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Nurcholis / Rex Features (2503665d)
Crabs with painted shells
Crabs with colourful painted shells at a market in Jakarta, Indonesia - 10 Jun 2013
Dozens of crabs, or kelomang, with colourfully painted shells are seen for sale at a traditional market in Jakarta, Indonesia. The crustaceans sell for around 1 USD and are popular with children to keep as pets.
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Crabs with colourful painted shells at a market in Jakarta, Indonesia - 10 Jun 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Nurcholis / Rex Features (2503665c)
Crabs with painted shells
Crabs with colourful painted shells at a market in Jakarta, Indonesia - 10 Jun 2013
Dozens of crabs, or kelomang, with colourfully painted shells are seen for sale at a traditional market in Jakarta, Indonesia. The crustaceans sell for around 1 USD and are popular with children to keep as pets.
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Crabs with colourful painted shells at a market in Jakarta, Indonesia - 10 Jun 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Nurcholis / Rex Features (2503665b)
Crabs with painted shells
Crabs with colourful painted shells at a market in Jakarta, Indonesia - 10 Jun 2013
Dozens of crabs, or kelomang, with colourfully painted shells are seen for sale at a traditional market in Jakarta, Indonesia. The crustaceans sell for around 1 USD and are popular with children to keep as pets.
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Crabs with colourful painted shells at a market in Jakarta, Indonesia - 10 Jun 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Nurcholis / Rex Features (2503665a)
Crabs with painted shells
Crabs with colourful painted shells at a market in Jakarta, Indonesia - 10 Jun 2013
Dozens of crabs, or kelomang, with colourfully painted shells are seen for sale at a traditional market in Jakarta, Indonesia. The crustaceans sell for around 1 USD and are popular with children to keep as pets.
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Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
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Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351l)
A sea otter surfaces with two crabs it has found underwater
Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
FULL WORDS LINK: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/e4os
Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.
This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.
But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.
Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).
Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.
"It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.
"Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away."
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Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
Editorial Use Only. No stock, advertising or merchandising without photographer's permission
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Michael Yang / Rex Features (1493351n)
A sea otter eyes his lunch, one of two crabs it was able to retrieve underwater in its last dive
Sea otter diving for and eating crab, Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California, America - Nov 2011 ***EXTRA PICTURES***
FULL WORDS LINK: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/e4os
Grabbing a crab lunch can be tricky when you are only blessed with small paws.
This California sea otter looked as if it had eaten something it didn't like as it tackled the pincers.
But the marine mammal knew exactly how to minimise the nasty nips from it's blue crab prey - it simply flipped the alive-and-kicking crustaceans onto their backs.
Photographer Michael Yang spotted the fascinating feeding display at Moss Landing in California on Saturday (12 Nov).
Michael explains: "The sea otter would disappear underwater for up to a minute at a time and come up with one or two crabs.
"It would bite off the legs and chew on the shell to get to the meat inside. The shell must have been hard because I was able to hear the crunching as the otter chewed.
"Since the crabs were still alive (I was able to see the legs of the crabs flailing), the otter would flip the crabs upside down so they would not be able to crawl away."
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Thailand - Apr 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan King / Rex Features ( 1350309v )
Cooked Crabs Si Kao Market, Si Kao, Thailand
Thailand - Apr 2011
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Red crab migration on Christmas Island, Indian Ocean - 01 Dec 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by James D. Morgan / Rex Features ( 1254772a )
March Of The Crabs
One of the most amazing migrations in the animal world takes place each year on Christmas Island.
This annual event sees millions of red crabs swarm across the island in the hope of making it to the sea.
Christmas Island lies some 1600 miles north west of Perth in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
While just 1500 people live there it is home to an estimated 120 million-strong crab population.
Most of these are red crabs, which spend most of their time living in burrows on the rainforest floor in order to avoid drying out in the fierce sun.
But when the time is right - according to the tides and phases of the moon - they embark on the journey of their lives.
The mass move is headed by the males, who are quickly followed by the females.
The crabs spend several painstaking days crawling to the ocean, which can be as far away as 9km.
Along the way, from the interior of the island to its coast, they face numerous hazards.
While the human population does the best it can, according to local ranger Max Orchard each year up to half a million crabs never return from their perilous journey.
Many of these casualties fall under the wheels of vehicles as they attempt to traverse local roads or are attacked by yellow crazy ants.
Once the males arrive at the sea they dig special burrows, where mating takes place once the females arrive.
After the deed is done the males begin the arduous journey back inland while the females remain in the burrows for around two weeks - laying eggs and waiting for them to develop.
The eggs are held in a brood pouch - located between the female crab's abdomen and thorax - which can hold as many as 100,000 eggs.
When the time is right, just before dawn at high tide, the egg-laden females descend to the waterline to release their eggs - a proce...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QIITDXMEH
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Red crab migration on Christmas Island, Indian Ocean - 01 Dec 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by James D. Morgan / Rex Features ( 1254772y )
March Of The Crabs
One of the most amazing migrations in the animal world takes place each year on Christmas Island.
This annual event sees millions of red crabs swarm across the island in the hope of making it to the sea.
Christmas Island lies some 1600 miles north west of Perth in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
While just 1500 people live there it is home to an estimated 120 million-strong crab population.
Most of these are red crabs, which spend most of their time living in burrows on the rainforest floor in order to avoid drying out in the fierce sun.
But when the time is right - according to the tides and phases of the moon - they embark on the journey of their lives.
The mass move is headed by the males, who are quickly followed by the females.
The crabs spend several painstaking days crawling to the ocean, which can be as far away as 9km.
Along the way, from the interior of the island to its coast, they face numerous hazards.
While the human population does the best it can, according to local ranger Max Orchard each year up to half a million crabs never return from their perilous journey.
Many of these casualties fall under the wheels of vehicles as they attempt to traverse local roads or are attacked by yellow crazy ants.
Once the males arrive at the sea they dig special burrows, where mating takes place once the females arrive.
After the deed is done the males begin the arduous journey back inland while the females remain in the burrows for around two weeks - laying eggs and waiting for them to develop.
The eggs are held in a brood pouch - located between the female crab's abdomen and thorax - which can hold as many as 100,000 eggs.
When the time is right, just before dawn at high tide, the egg-laden females descend to the waterline to release their eggs - a proce...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QIITDXMEH
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Red crab migration on Christmas Island, Indian Ocean - 01 Dec 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by James D. Morgan / Rex Features ( 1254772d )
March Of The Crabs
One of the most amazing migrations in the animal world takes place each year on Christmas Island.
This annual event sees millions of red crabs swarm across the island in the hope of making it to the sea.
Christmas Island lies some 1600 miles north west of Perth in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
While just 1500 people live there it is home to an estimated 120 million-strong crab population.
Most of these are red crabs, which spend most of their time living in burrows on the rainforest floor in order to avoid drying out in the fierce sun.
But when the time is right - according to the tides and phases of the moon - they embark on the journey of their lives.
The mass move is headed by the males, who are quickly followed by the females.
The crabs spend several painstaking days crawling to the ocean, which can be as far away as 9km.
Along the way, from the interior of the island to its coast, they face numerous hazards.
While the human population does the best it can, according to local ranger Max Orchard each year up to half a million crabs never return from their perilous journey.
Many of these casualties fall under the wheels of vehicles as they attempt to traverse local roads or are attacked by yellow crazy ants.
Once the males arrive at the sea they dig special burrows, where mating takes place once the females arrive.
After the deed is done the males begin the arduous journey back inland while the females remain in the burrows for around two weeks - laying eggs and waiting for them to develop.
The eggs are held in a brood pouch - located between the female crab's abdomen and thorax - which can hold as many as 100,000 eggs.
When the time is right, just before dawn at high tide, the egg-laden females descend to the waterline to release their eggs - a proce...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QIITDXMEH
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Red crab migration on Christmas Island, Indian Ocean - 01 Dec 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by James D. Morgan / Rex Features ( 1254772i )
March Of The Crabs
One of the most amazing migrations in the animal world takes place each year on Christmas Island.
This annual event sees millions of red crabs swarm across the island in the hope of making it to the sea.
Christmas Island lies some 1600 miles north west of Perth in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
While just 1500 people live there it is home to an estimated 120 million-strong crab population.
Most of these are red crabs, which spend most of their time living in burrows on the rainforest floor in order to avoid drying out in the fierce sun.
But when the time is right - according to the tides and phases of the moon - they embark on the journey of their lives.
The mass move is headed by the males, who are quickly followed by the females.
The crabs spend several painstaking days crawling to the ocean, which can be as far away as 9km.
Along the way, from the interior of the island to its coast, they face numerous hazards.
While the human population does the best it can, according to local ranger Max Orchard each year up to half a million crabs never return from their perilous journey.
Many of these casualties fall under the wheels of vehicles as they attempt to traverse local roads or are attacked by yellow crazy ants.
Once the males arrive at the sea they dig special burrows, where mating takes place once the females arrive.
After the deed is done the males begin the arduous journey back inland while the females remain in the burrows for around two weeks - laying eggs and waiting for them to develop.
The eggs are held in a brood pouch - located between the female crab's abdomen and thorax - which can hold as many as 100,000 eggs.
When the time is right, just before dawn at high tide, the egg-laden females descend to the waterline to release their eggs - a proce...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QIITDXMEH
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Red crab migration on Christmas Island, Indian Ocean - 01 Dec 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by James D. Morgan / Rex Features ( 1254772ad )
March Of The Crabs
One of the most amazing migrations in the animal world takes place each year on Christmas Island.
This annual event sees millions of red crabs swarm across the island in the hope of making it to the sea.
Christmas Island lies some 1600 miles north west of Perth in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
While just 1500 people live there it is home to an estimated 120 million-strong crab population.
Most of these are red crabs, which spend most of their time living in burrows on the rainforest floor in order to avoid drying out in the fierce sun.
But when the time is right - according to the tides and phases of the moon - they embark on the journey of their lives.
The mass move is headed by the males, who are quickly followed by the females.
The crabs spend several painstaking days crawling to the ocean, which can be as far away as 9km.
Along the way, from the interior of the island to its coast, they face numerous hazards.
While the human population does the best it can, according to local ranger Max Orchard each year up to half a million crabs never return from their perilous journey.
Many of these casualties fall under the wheels of vehicles as they attempt to traverse local roads or are attacked by yellow crazy ants.
Once the males arrive at the sea they dig special burrows, where mating takes place once the females arrive.
After the deed is done the males begin the arduous journey back inland while the females remain in the burrows for around two weeks - laying eggs and waiting for them to develop.
The eggs are held in a brood pouch - located between the female crab's abdomen and thorax - which can hold as many as 100,000 eggs.
When the time is right, just before dawn at high tide, the egg-laden females descend to the waterline to release their eggs - a proc...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QIITDXMEH
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Red crab migration on Christmas Island, Indian Ocean - 01 Dec 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by James D. Morgan / Rex Features ( 1254772v )
March Of The Crabs
One of the most amazing migrations in the animal world takes place each year on Christmas Island.
This annual event sees millions of red crabs swarm across the island in the hope of making it to the sea.
Christmas Island lies some 1600 miles north west of Perth in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
While just 1500 people live there it is home to an estimated 120 million-strong crab population.
Most of these are red crabs, which spend most of their time living in burrows on the rainforest floor in order to avoid drying out in the fierce sun.
But when the time is right - according to the tides and phases of the moon - they embark on the journey of their lives.
The mass move is headed by the males, who are quickly followed by the females.
The crabs spend several painstaking days crawling to the ocean, which can be as far away as 9km.
Along the way, from the interior of the island to its coast, they face numerous hazards.
While the human population does the best it can, according to local ranger Max Orchard each year up to half a million crabs never return from their perilous journey.
Many of these casualties fall under the wheels of vehicles as they attempt to traverse local roads or are attacked by yellow crazy ants.
Once the males arrive at the sea they dig special burrows, where mating takes place once the females arrive.
After the deed is done the males begin the arduous journey back inland while the females remain in the burrows for around two weeks - laying eggs and waiting for them to develop.
The eggs are held in a brood pouch - located between the female crab's abdomen and thorax - which can hold as many as 100,000 eggs.
When the time is right, just before dawn at high tide, the egg-laden females descend to the waterline to release their eggs - a proce...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QIITDXMEH
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Red crab migration on Christmas Island, Indian Ocean - 01 Dec 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by James D. Morgan / Rex Features ( 1254772c )
March Of The Crabs
One of the most amazing migrations in the animal world takes place each year on Christmas Island.
This annual event sees millions of red crabs swarm across the island in the hope of making it to the sea.
Christmas Island lies some 1600 miles north west of Perth in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
While just 1500 people live there it is home to an estimated 120 million-strong crab population.
Most of these are red crabs, which spend most of their time living in burrows on the rainforest floor in order to avoid drying out in the fierce sun.
But when the time is right - according to the tides and phases of the moon - they embark on the journey of their lives.
The mass move is headed by the males, who are quickly followed by the females.
The crabs spend several painstaking days crawling to the ocean, which can be as far away as 9km.
Along the way, from the interior of the island to its coast, they face numerous hazards.
While the human population does the best it can, according to local ranger Max Orchard each year up to half a million crabs never return from their perilous journey.
Many of these casualties fall under the wheels of vehicles as they attempt to traverse local roads or are attacked by yellow crazy ants.
Once the males arrive at the sea they dig special burrows, where mating takes place once the females arrive.
After the deed is done the males begin the arduous journey back inland while the females remain in the burrows for around two weeks - laying eggs and waiting for them to develop.
The eggs are held in a brood pouch - located between the female crab's abdomen and thorax - which can hold as many as 100,000 eggs.
When the time is right, just before dawn at high tide, the egg-laden females descend to the waterline to release their eggs - a proce...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QIITDXMEH
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Red crab migration on Christmas Island, Indian Ocean - 01 Dec 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by James D. Morgan / Rex Features ( 1254772h )
March Of The Crabs
One of the most amazing migrations in the animal world takes place each year on Christmas Island.
This annual event sees millions of red crabs swarm across the island in the hope of making it to the sea.
Christmas Island lies some 1600 miles north west of Perth in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
While just 1500 people live there it is home to an estimated 120 million-strong crab population.
Most of these are red crabs, which spend most of their time living in burrows on the rainforest floor in order to avoid drying out in the fierce sun.
But when the time is right - according to the tides and phases of the moon - they embark on the journey of their lives.
The mass move is headed by the males, who are quickly followed by the females.
The crabs spend several painstaking days crawling to the ocean, which can be as far away as 9km.
Along the way, from the interior of the island to its coast, they face numerous hazards.
While the human population does the best it can, according to local ranger Max Orchard each year up to half a million crabs never return from their perilous journey.
Many of these casualties fall under the wheels of vehicles as they attempt to traverse local roads or are attacked by yellow crazy ants.
Once the males arrive at the sea they dig special burrows, where mating takes place once the females arrive.
After the deed is done the males begin the arduous journey back inland while the females remain in the burrows for around two weeks - laying eggs and waiting for them to develop.
The eggs are held in a brood pouch - located between the female crab's abdomen and thorax - which can hold as many as 100,000 eggs.
When the time is right, just before dawn at high tide, the egg-laden females descend to the waterline to release their eggs - a proce...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QIITDXMEH
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Ireland - Aug 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ros Drinkwater / Rex Features ( 1235149e )
Lithuanian grandmother Klaudija extracting crab meat, De Brun Iasc, Dingle, Ireland
Ireland - Aug 2010
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Baby crocodile is bottle-fed crickets, crabs and shellfish, Weymouth Sealife centre, Dorset, Britain - May 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Phil Yeomans / Rex Features ( 1188521c )
Baby crocodile being bottle-fed by Aquarist Sarah Moseley, An aquarium has come up with an ingenious solution to a small problem feeding its litter of Cuvier dwarf caiman crocodiles - Bottle feed crickets. The tiny crocs are voracious eaters and a constant supply of food allows them to build up strength to survive the rigours of the Amazon in the wild where only a few survive to adulthood. The Weymouth Sealife centre staff have to handle the 8 inch long crocs with great care as there needle sharp teeth have a nasty bite
Bring Me My Dinner - And Make It Snappy!
BRING ME MY DINNER - AND MAKE IT SNAPPY!
This deceptively cute newborn is bringing a new meaning to the phrase 'little nipper'.
The tiny baby is one of the smallest species of crocodile in the world - and is learning to feed with the help of a baby bottle.
His favourite crickets, crabs and shellfish have been crammed into the bottle to help excite the youngster's taste-buds and encourage him to feed.
The cheeky Cuvier's dwarf caiman croc is one of five new arrivals at the Weymouth Sea Life Park in Dorset.
He has been flown in along with four brothers and sisters from the Gerald Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust at Jersey Zoo, US, where they are bred.
Experts are hoping the new additions will help them understand more about the diminutive crocs, which have been little studied before.
The babies will be making their debut on display in their nursery tank at the Weymouth Sea Life rainforest exhibition today (Fri).
Fiona Smith, from Weymouth Sea Life Park, said: "We're in the midst of a real baby boom but the baby crocs are the undoubted stars.
"They look cute enough to cuddle and we're having a job remembering that any one of them could take your fingers off in seconds.
"Because they are young, they need a bit of encouragement to start...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EAGWULEPM
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Baby crocodile is bottle-fed crickets, crabs and shellfish, Weymouth Sealife centre, Dorset, Britain - May 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Phil Yeomans / Rex Features ( 1188521d )
Baby crocodile being bottle-fed by Aquarist Sarah Moseley, An aquarium has come up with an ingenious solution to a small problem feeding its litter of Cuvier dwarf caiman crocodiles - Bottle feed crickets. The tiny crocs are voracious eaters and a constant supply of food allows them to build up strength to survive the rigours of the Amazon in the wild where only a few survive to adulthood. The Weymouth Sealife centre staff have to handle the 8 inch long crocs with great care as there needle sharp teeth have a nasty bite
Bring Me My Dinner - And Make It Snappy!
BRING ME MY DINNER - AND MAKE IT SNAPPY!
This deceptively cute newborn is bringing a new meaning to the phrase 'little nipper'.
The tiny baby is one of the smallest species of crocodile in the world - and is learning to feed with the help of a baby bottle.
His favourite crickets, crabs and shellfish have been crammed into the bottle to help excite the youngster's taste-buds and encourage him to feed.
The cheeky Cuvier's dwarf caiman croc is one of five new arrivals at the Weymouth Sea Life Park in Dorset.
He has been flown in along with four brothers and sisters from the Gerald Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust at Jersey Zoo, US, where they are bred.
Experts are hoping the new additions will help them understand more about the diminutive crocs, which have been little studied before.
The babies will be making their debut on display in their nursery tank at the Weymouth Sea Life rainforest exhibition today (Fri).
Fiona Smith, from Weymouth Sea Life Park, said: "We're in the midst of a real baby boom but the baby crocs are the undoubted stars.
"They look cute enough to cuddle and we're having a job remembering that any one of them could take your fingers off in seconds.
"Because they are young, they need a bit of encouragement to start...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EAGWULEPM
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Baby crocodile is bottle-fed crickets, crabs and shellfish, Weymouth Sealife centre, Dorset, Britain - May 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Phil Yeomans / Rex Features ( 1188521a )
Baby crocodile being bottle-fed, An aquarium has come up with an ingenious solution to a small problem feeding its litter of Cuvier dwarf caiman crocodiles - Bottle feed crickets. The tiny crocs are voracious eaters and a constant supply of food allows them to build up strength to survive the rigours of the Amazon in the wild where only a few survive to adulthood. The Weymouth Sealife centre staff have to handle the 8 inch long crocs with great care as there needle sharp teeth have a nasty bite
Bring Me My Dinner - And Make It Snappy!
BRING ME MY DINNER - AND MAKE IT SNAPPY!
This deceptively cute newborn is bringing a new meaning to the phrase 'little nipper'.
The tiny baby is one of the smallest species of crocodile in the world - and is learning to feed with the help of a baby bottle.
His favourite crickets, crabs and shellfish have been crammed into the bottle to help excite the youngster's taste-buds and encourage him to feed.
The cheeky Cuvier's dwarf caiman croc is one of five new arrivals at the Weymouth Sea Life Park in Dorset.
He has been flown in along with four brothers and sisters from the Gerald Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust at Jersey Zoo, US, where they are bred.
Experts are hoping the new additions will help them understand more about the diminutive crocs, which have been little studied before.
The babies will be making their debut on display in their nursery tank at the Weymouth Sea Life rainforest exhibition today (Fri).
Fiona Smith, from Weymouth Sea Life Park, said: "We're in the midst of a real baby boom but the baby crocs are the undoubted stars.
"They look cute enough to cuddle and we're having a job remembering that any one of them could take your fingers off in seconds.
"Because they are young, they need a bit of encouragement to start feeding properly and the ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EAGWULEPM
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Baby crocodile is bottle-fed crickets, crabs and shellfish, Weymouth Sealife centre, Dorset, Britain - May 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Phil Yeomans / Rex Features ( 1188521e )
Baby crocodile being bottle-fed, An aquarium has come up with an ingenious solution to a small problem feeding its litter of Cuvier dwarf caiman crocodiles - Bottle feed crickets. The tiny crocs are voracious eaters and a constant supply of food allows them to build up strength to survive the rigours of the Amazon in the wild where only a few survive to adulthood. The Weymouth Sealife centre staff have to handle the 8 inch long crocs with great care as there needle sharp teeth have a nasty bite
Bring Me My Dinner - And Make It Snappy!
BRING ME MY DINNER - AND MAKE IT SNAPPY!
This deceptively cute newborn is bringing a new meaning to the phrase 'little nipper'.
The tiny baby is one of the smallest species of crocodile in the world - and is learning to feed with the help of a baby bottle.
His favourite crickets, crabs and shellfish have been crammed into the bottle to help excite the youngster's taste-buds and encourage him to feed.
The cheeky Cuvier's dwarf caiman croc is one of five new arrivals at the Weymouth Sea Life Park in Dorset.
He has been flown in along with four brothers and sisters from the Gerald Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust at Jersey Zoo, US, where they are bred.
Experts are hoping the new additions will help them understand more about the diminutive crocs, which have been little studied before.
The babies will be making their debut on display in their nursery tank at the Weymouth Sea Life rainforest exhibition today (Fri).
Fiona Smith, from Weymouth Sea Life Park, said: "We're in the midst of a real baby boom but the baby crocs are the undoubted stars.
"They look cute enough to cuddle and we're having a job remembering that any one of them could take your fingers off in seconds.
"Because they are young, they need a bit of encouragement to start feeding properly and the ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EAGWULEPM
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Baby crocodile is bottle-fed crickets, crabs and shellfish, Weymouth Sealife centre, Dorset, Britain - May 2010
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Phil Yeomans / Rex Features ( 1188521b )
Baby crocodile being bottle-fed, An aquarium has come up with an ingenious solution to a small problem feeding its litter of Cuvier dwarf caiman crocodiles - Bottle feed crickets. The tiny crocs are voracious eaters and a constant supply of food allows them to build up strength to survive the rigours of the Amazon in the wild where only a few survive to adulthood. The Weymouth Sealife centre staff have to handle the 8 inch long crocs with great care as there needle sharp teeth have a nasty bite
Bring Me My Dinner - And Make It Snappy!
BRING ME MY DINNER - AND MAKE IT SNAPPY!
This deceptively cute newborn is bringing a new meaning to the phrase 'little nipper'.
The tiny baby is one of the smallest species of crocodile in the world - and is learning to feed with the help of a baby bottle.
His favourite crickets, crabs and shellfish have been crammed into the bottle to help excite the youngster's taste-buds and encourage him to feed.
The cheeky Cuvier's dwarf caiman croc is one of five new arrivals at the Weymouth Sea Life Park in Dorset.
He has been flown in along with four brothers and sisters from the Gerald Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust at Jersey Zoo, US, where they are bred.
Experts are hoping the new additions will help them understand more about the diminutive crocs, which have been little studied before.
The babies will be making their debut on display in their nursery tank at the Weymouth Sea Life rainforest exhibition today (Fri).
Fiona Smith, from Weymouth Sea Life Park, said: "We're in the midst of a real baby boom but the baby crocs are the undoubted stars.
"They look cute enough to cuddle and we're having a job remembering that any one of them could take your fingers off in seconds.
"Because they are young, they need a bit of encouragement to start feeding properly and the ...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/EAGWULEPM
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Alessandra Ambrosio Eats Out in Miami
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Alessandra Ambrosio eats at Joe's Take Away in Miami before a departing flight later in the day.
Job: 042210J1
EXCLUSIVE April 22nd, 2010 Miami, FL
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Alessandra Ambrosio Eats Out in Miami
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Alessandra Ambrosio eats at Joe's Take Away in Miami before a departing flight later in the day.
Job: 042210J1
EXCLUSIVE April 22nd, 2010 Miami, FL
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Alessandra Ambrosio Eats Out in Miami
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Alessandra Ambrosio eats at Joe's Take Away in Miami before a departing flight later in the day.
Job: 042210J1
EXCLUSIVE April 22nd, 2010 Miami, FL
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Alessandra Ambrosio Eats Out in Miami
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Alessandra Ambrosio eats at Joe's Take Away in Miami before a departing flight later in the day.
Job: 042210J1
EXCLUSIVE April 22nd, 2010 Miami, FL
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Alessandra Ambrosio Eats Out in Miami
©NATIONAL PHOTO GROUP
Alessandra Ambrosio eats at Joe's Take Away in Miami before a departing flight later in the day.
Job: 042210J1
EXCLUSIVE April 22nd, 2010 Miami, FL
NPG.com (FOTO: DUKAS/NATIONAL PHOTO GROUP)
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Alessandra Ambrosio Eats Out in Miami
©NATIONAL PHOTO GROUP
Alessandra Ambrosio eats at Joe's Take Away in Miami before a departing flight later in the day.
Job: 042210J1
EXCLUSIVE April 22nd, 2010 Miami, FL
NPG.com (FOTO: DUKAS/NATIONAL PHOTO GROUP)
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FEATURE - Krabbenfischer in Dorset
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Crab fishing in Christchurch, Dorset, UK - 09 Feb 2010
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Crab hunter at a mangrove on the delta of Parnaiba river, Piaui, Brazil
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Little crab on beach in South African East Coast (Richards Bay). (FOTO: DUKAS/AFRICANPICTURES.NET)
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MARINE WILDLIFE
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Kay / SplashdownDirect / Rex Features ( 841932a )
Hermit crab on highest point of bent kelp stype - hermit crabs are often seen at the top of the highest thing that they are able to climb
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