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Exceptional strength
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The strength of the coconut crabs' claws exceeds by far that of other crustaceans and is correlated with their body mass. By reaching 3,300 newtons in the largest individuals (8.8lbs/4kg) of both genders, it rivals that of the jaws of terrestrial predators such as lions. It allows them to easily break coconuts, rat or fish carcasses, small crabs and seabird wings.
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