It is a time of migration in Western Australia. Millions of red crabs migrate from Christmas Island in Australia to the coast for breeding. It is 240 km from Australia. Christmas Island is an island in the Indian Ocean in the interior of West Java. A national park spread over an area of 135 sq km. The months of October and November are the breeding season for the Red Crab, a special species of crab on Christmas Island, which is home to a wide variety of sea creatures and birds. This is the time when the Red Crab, which roams the island’s jungle for most of the year, flocks to the seashore.
Their journey is to mate and lay eggs. After mating, the male crabs go wild. However, the females remain in the nest for 2 more weeks. A female crab lays up to 100,000 eggs. When the egg is laid, it is thrown into the sea. Christmas Island is a paradise for red crabs. It is a sight to behold as they descend from the forest for breeding. The red carpet is like a wave in the wind. Poets often describe this journey as the honeymoon of the Red Crab.
The road along the coast has to be closed during this crab rally. You can see the long line of vehicles stuck in traffic jams as they pass by, reminiscing and cheering. There are also tourists who visit the island only to enjoy this view. Some not only look out, but lie long and straight on the road. This is to enjoy the wrapping of the crabs. There will be people in the crowd who will fall in love while looking at the crabs that are telling life.
English Summary: Australia’s Christmas Island witnesses annual crab migration
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