Discoverwildlife.com July 23, 2026 • 18:10

Why crabs walk sideways instead of forwards – and the answer is stranger than you think - BBC Wildlife Magazine

By BBC Wildlife Magazine

Marine biologist Matt Slater explains why walking sideways is the fastest option for crabs

Most crabs walk sideways but some still prefer to walk forwards, such as the lumbering spider crabs, which use the sharp tips on their legs to climb sheer rock faces, and the hermit crabs, which carr… [+1031 chars]

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Why crabs walk sideways instead of forwards – and the answer is stranger than you think - BBC Wildlife Magazine

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