Natural Histories The ‘Monstrous Birth’ of Lobsters The fact that lobsters ‘walked’ on their claws puzzled even Aristotle. He had to employ all his deductive genius to explain why. Alexander Lee | Published in History Today Volume 72 Issue 1 January 2022 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Natural History Related Articles The Jellyfish Problem The Great Migration Mystery Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Pilgrim as a Historian