Administrators Gail Posted April 2, 2012 Administrators Posted April 2, 2012 From Metro: The hermit crab is the latest addition to the Atlantis Submarine Voyage attraction at the Legoland Windsor resort. He lives in the Discovery Area of Britain's most unusual aquarium, with a variety of other marine life. Harry delighted staff after rejecting more traditional options to opt for a brightly coloured shell which he uses as a portable home. He immediately stands out from the crowd with his custom-made red, yellow and blue shell made of Lego bricks. Senior Aquarist, Liane Riley explained: 'Hermit crabs have soft bodies which need protecting, but they don’t have their own shells. 'They solve this problem by salvaging for empty sea shells and literally moving in but we decided to give Harry a wider choice and the model makers here created a special Lego house just for him. 'We weren’t really sure if he’d actually move in, but he rejected the sea and snail shells on offer and seems very comfortable in his new home.' Male crabs are known to be aggressive when vying for a female's attention and it seems Harry has the upper hand in that department with his added layer of armoured protection. Once submerged underwater, members of the public can see over 2,500 different marine creatures from behind special viewing panels. Also hidden beneath the water are over 100 stunning different Lego models of various different attractions. Each model took an estimated 2,683 hours to create, with the largest using over 400,000 Lego bricks. Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Members phkrause Posted April 2, 2012 Members Posted April 2, 2012 Wow Gail that is Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Liz Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 How cute is that?!?!?! Quote For what will a man be profited, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his soul? Mat. 16:26Please, support the JDRF and help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Please, support the March of Dimes.
Moderators LynnDel Posted April 3, 2012 Moderators Posted April 3, 2012 If only they made Lego blocks bigger, I could build my own slightly bigger hermit house. I wouldn't want to tote it around on my back, though, even if I am soft-shelled. LD Quote LD
Administrators Naomi Posted April 3, 2012 Administrators Posted April 3, 2012 Way cool ... wish my grandchildren could see Hermit up front and personal Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God
M. T. Cross Posted April 3, 2012 Posted April 3, 2012 My 7 y/o fell in love with that. Two of his favourite things, a crab and lego. They had a hermit crab in his preschool, he just loved it. Quote
Neil D Posted April 6, 2012 Posted April 6, 2012 My 7 y/o fell in love with that. Two of his favourite things, a crab and lego. They had a hermit crab in his preschool, he just loved it. Let me guess...SpongeBob is a favorite TV program...? Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw
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