Nukufetau Atoll, May 2000. Coconut crabs at a falekaupule feast. Coconut crabs are a much prized food source, often appearing for special occasions. They can be 40 years old by the time they reach their maximum size of about 4kg.
Peter Bennetts Lonely Planet Photographer
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