Crab Migration on Christmas Island8 photos

There is nothing more beautiful than the coast of Christmas Island during the red crab migration – observers consider this sight to be one of the eight wonders of the world.
It’s practically impossible not to step on a red crab, especially during the seasonal migrations when millions of these crustaceans move towards the shore within 10 days.
They crawl across roads, railway lines, and settlements; they are crushed by cars and trains, and even killed by local residents. Fifteen species of crabs live here, with the largest being the palm crab – giants that can weigh up to three kilograms. The most numerous, however, are the red crabs.

Red crabs are also unique as natural cleaners: they eat dead leaves, rotting fruit, withered flowers, and even giant snails and bird carcasses. Thanks to them, the island remains very clean.