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# American Lobster - Is It Dangerous? | Mind of Animals

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# American Lobster

Homarus americanus

sea

2 Mostly harmless danger 2 out of 5

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## What you should know

Lobsters are ocean creatures with a tough shell and two strong claws they use to catch food and protect themselves. If you pick one up, those claws can give you a really painful pinch, so always handle them carefully or let a grown-up do it. They live on the rocky ocean floor and mostly come out at night to hunt.

## Whoa

Lobsters can live for over 100 years, and unlike most animals, they actually get bigger and more fertile as they age rather than slowing down.

## Staying safe around it

Treat it with respect, keep your distance, and tell a grown-up if you see one up close.

**Always ask a grown-up before you touch any animal or plant.** If something bites or stings you, tell an adult right away.

Source: [NOAA Fisheries](https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/american-lobster)

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