Red Crab Migration On Christmas Island

Millions upon millions of Red Crabs take to the streets on Christmas Island, Australia as part of their migration for breeding season every October/November each year. The crabs journey from the forest to the sea during the beginning of the wet season when the conditions are moist and suitable for their survival on the road.

Upon reaching the sea, the crabs mate and release their eggs into the sea. After a few weeks, when the eggs have hatched, they make a long return journey back to the forests along with their tiny, new younglings.