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Crabs’ migration on Christmas Island

Between 40 and 50 million red crabs live on Christmas Island

Between 40 and 50 million red crabs live on Christmas Island

The migration takes place during the wet season

The migration takes place during the wet season

Crabs' journey to the ocean is not easy

Crabs' journey to the ocean is not easy

Once adult, a red crab's carapace is 40 mm big

Once adult, a red crab's carapace is 40 mm big

Christmas Island's beautiful landscape

Christmas Island's beautiful landscape

The mating

The mating

Migration begins some weeks before spawning dates

Migration begins some weeks before spawning dates

A new born crab on Christmas Island

A new born crab on Christmas Island

Eggs need to be dropped in the ocean on spring tides

Eggs need to be dropped in the ocean on spring tides

Baby crabs

Baby crabs

Crabs need seven days to reach the seaside

Crabs need seven days to reach the seaside

A road sign warns people about crabs' migration

A road sign warns people about crabs' migration

Between 40 and 50 million red crabs live on Christmas Island
The migration takes place during the wet season
Crabs' journey to the ocean is not easy
Once adult, a red crab's carapace is 40 mm big
Christmas Island's beautiful landscape
The mating
Migration begins some weeks before spawning dates
A new born crab on Christmas Island
Eggs need to be dropped in the ocean on spring tides
Baby crabs
Crabs need seven days to reach the seaside
A road sign warns people about crabs' migration
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by Editorial staff
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