How Fast Is Ghost Crab?

The ghost crab runs sideways at 14 km/h — the fastest of any crab species. Remarkably, it can change which legs are leading mid-sprint, allowing it to dart in any direction without turning its body.

Ghost crabs can change which legs lead mid-sprint — letting them dart in any direction without ever having to turn around.

• Same pace as a chicken running
• Can change direction without turning