Between October and January each year, the island is overtaken by swarms of red crawlies, a sight that could give you goosebumps and leave your jaw on the floor at the same time. “The red crab ...

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 ...

Each year about 150 million red crabs migrate on Christmas Island, 2,600 kilometres off the West Australian coast. The annual spectacle attracts tourists from around the world, eager to see the ...