UPI – A crab that hitched a ride on a flight from Costa Rica has found a new home at the Denver Zoo.
The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance shared on social media that the blackback land crab – also called a Halloween crab, moon crab, or Bermuda land crab – was discovered by the flight crew after the plane touched down in Denver.
“Thanks to our amazing conservation partners at United States Fish and Wildlife Service, this crab has found a safe and cozy home with us at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance,” the post said.
“To lean into the holiday spirit, you can catch this crab in our Animal Ambassador demonstrations at the Gates Amphitheatre all month long.
“After October, it will scuttle over to its permanent home in Tropical Discovery, where you can continue to learn about this charming crustacean,” the post said.
