Regarding the specific mention of "crabs," the legal status can vary by region depending on whether crustaceans are protected under local animal welfare crush-specific

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The intentional torture or killing of mammals, birds, reptiles, or larger animals. This is strictly in many countries, including the United States under the PREVENT Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act

Disclaimer: No actual crabs were harmed in the writing of this article. Several student crushes, however, were metaphorically crushed. For entertainment purposes only.