Hermit Crab Balsa Ornament balsa-whimsical They can recognize human faces

They can recognize human faces as well as their own

They got their name from Indigenous people

They are notorious for burying acorns for the winter and then finding them under the snow

This species can hold its breath for 6 minutes

Butterflies have host plants where they complete their life cycle

Hermit Crab Balsa Ornament balsa-whimsical They can recognize human facesEven though hermit crabs have become popular pets, they really are best left in the wild. They are not "hermits" as their name implies, they are very social and perfer living in colonies. Made out of sustainably harvested balsa wood, these lightweight ornaments are hand carved and then painted with non toxic acrylic paint by a cooperative of skilled artisans on Isla Solentiname, Nicaragua. Approximate size: 5" x 2".