Millions of Red Crabs Begin Annual Christmas Island Migration

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On the Australian island of Christmas Island begins the spectacular hike of millions of red land crabs to the sea. The islanders make every effort not to disturb the natural spectacle.

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Australia – 26/10/2025 – energysdelamer.eu. The editorial staff will not be able to share with you the migration of red crabs from the tropical island Christmas, in the Indian Ocean, 1,500 kilometres off the coast of Australia. In recent days, about 100 million red crabs have left their forest burrows to reach the rocky shores of Christmas Island. A real red tide has invaded the roads, as shown by a video broadcast on the Guardian Australia YouT…

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During this time of year, Christmas Island, Australia, is covered in thousands of reddish crabs, slowly moving during their annual migration. Videos shared on social media show the small crustaceans swarming streets and beaches, leaving residents and tourists amazed by this unusual natural invasion.

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Millions of red crabs were caught crossing the forest of Australia’s Christmas Island National Park into the Indian Ocean. According to local reports, the phenomenon occurs every year as a sign that crustaceans are ready to mate and emerge every year after the first rainfall of the rainy season. [...] The post Millions of red crabs migrate from the forest to the sea in Australia appeared first on Diario Digital Cronio de El Salvador.

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Over 100 million red crabs are leaving the rainforests of Christmas Island for their spectacular annual migration to the coast. This natural spectacle is a bucket list attraction for many. The blanket of red crabs on the island is a sight not only for tourists but also cherished by locals. Thanks to the efforts of experts, the red crab population, which had plummeted by nearly 70%, has recovered to approximately 180 million in just ten years. Ac…