Christmas Island draws an influx of tourists during the crab migration. While visitors can explore independently, accommodation options are limited. The island landscapes are characterized by ...

The blue crab species Discoplax celeste is only found on Christmas Island. It is one of more than 20 species of land crab on the island. With more than 150 million red crabs on Christmas Island ...

the Christmas Island red crab migration. Every year, the island's ~50 million crabs trek from the forest to the coast to breed. Since the ideal breeding conditions are incredibly specific — it ...

Keeping 60 mil crabs from perishing under car tires is a yearly task on Christmas Island, but an innovative device creates ...

However, you don’t need to wait for the migration to see crabs: Christmas Island is awash in them, with more than 20 species occupying different niches. Red crabs are particularly plentiful.

With more than 150 million red crabs on Christmas Island, their annual migration from the interior of the remote island to the coast can be hard to miss. But their equally colourful neighbours ...

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