During these months, as many as 100 million red crabs scuttle into every crevice of the island. Roads are closed to provide a safe passage for the crabs. They can even find their way into homes ...

The blue crab species Discoplax celeste is only found on Christmas Island. It is one of more than 20 species of land crab on the island. With more than 150 million red crabs on Christmas Island ...

A world away from the snow and ice that is usually associated with its name, Christmas Island is an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean, located approximately 190 nautical miles ...

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 ...