Long time, no sea: more than 100m red crabs migrate on Christmas Island, delighting conservationists

Authorities report progress to control pests – the yellow ant invaders – threatening the charismatic crustaceansGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChristmas Island’s red crabs begin their famed annual migration as authorities report progress to control pests threatening the charismatic crustaceans.More than 100 million red crabs making their annual trek from Christmas Island’s rainforest to the coast are creating a migration spectacle that occupies countless bucket lists. Continue reading...

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Long time, no sea: more than 100m red crabs migrate on Christmas Island, delighting conservationists

Authorities report progress to control pests – the yellow ant invaders – threatening the charismatic crustaceans

Christmas Island’s red crabs begin their famed annual migration as authorities report progress to control pests threatening the charismatic crustaceans.

More than 100 million red crabs making their annual trek from Christmas Island’s rainforest to the coast are creating a migration spectacle that occupies countless bucket lists.

Continue reading...
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