Beyond the Boil: 7 Fascinating Facts About the Secret Life of Lobsters
Lobsters are actually a type of shellfish, belonging to the same family as crabs and shrimp.
Lobsters have two different types of claws - one for crushing and one for cutting - which they use for different tasks such as defending themselves or catching prey.
Lobsters have a unique ability to regenerate lost limbs, which allows them to survive injuries that would be fatal to other animals.
Lobsters have a specialized digestive system that allows them to extract nutrients from a wide range of food sources, including other crustaceans, mollusks, and even algae.
Lobsters are considered a delicacy in many cultures and are often served boiled or grilled with butter and lemon.
Lobsters have a complex social hierarchy, with dominant individuals asserting their dominance through physical displays and fighting.
Some species of lobster are capable of traveling long distances - up to 200 miles - in order to find new feeding or breeding grounds.