Army of spider crabs marching is a freaky, but amazing sight

One of the many things that’s incredible about David Attenborough’s documentaries is just how up close and personal some of the shots are.

In a clip for the forthcoming Blue Planet II, you get right up close to spider crabs shedding their shells and marching along the surface in Australia’s Mornington Peninsula. Alex Vail, a camera operator on the documentary, explained in a blog post how he dived to the surface to get the shot.

“The crabs didn’t seem concerned about our presence and I would often find one or two clambering over my legs while filming,” Vail said. 

Maybe a touch creepy, but certainly an amazing sight. Read more…

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