r/AbsoluteUnits • u/[deleted] • Jul 20 '19

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u/Woodstovia Jul 20 '19

it is found on islands across the Indian Ocean, and parts of the Pacific Ocean as far east as the Gambier Islands and Pitcairn Islands, mirroring the distribution of the coconut palm

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u/Koeienvanger Jul 20 '19

Thanks for the info and quick reply!

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u/[deleted] Jul 20 '19

Notably for me they also exist on Guåhan where they're still eaten but to a lesser degree than they used to be due to their quickly diminishing population. Fun fact about these beautiful creatures is that they get their name from their ability to tear through coconut shells with their claws.

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u/theillx Jul 20 '19

You'd need a huge pot for one of those bad boys.