It's #WeirdDuckSeason! 🦆 Within one week, we received a Greater Scaup (Aythya marila), a Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata), and a Double-crested Cormorant (Nannopterum auritum)! We call it #WeirdDuckSeason, but only one of these patients is actually a duck! Despite looking like a gothic, golden-eyed Mallard, the Greater Scaup is a type of diving duck capable of foraging 20ft below the water's surface. They forage for crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants or seeds by rapidly opening and clo

A captivating crustacean: The Red Claw Crab, distinguished by its vivid red claws, dark shell, and curious nature. This semi-aquatic species thrives in brackish water with access to both land and water, showcasing fascinating behaviors and adding a vibrant touch to any terrarium or aquarium. | Pet Zone Tropical Fish, San Diego, California

Hermit crab world… can you help me identify this species? I have a friend in Tahiti that sent me this adorable video, but the google isn’t finding it anywhere. It’s adorable and definitely a land hermit crab of some kind. | Crustacean Plantation