The Economic Times

Each female red crab can carry 100,000 eggs to the sea; Christmas Island closes roads and deploys bridges to protect the moon-timed journey

Every year, millions of red crabs embark on a mesmerizing migration across Christmas Island as the wet season rains commence. Males lead the charge, while females follow to mate and transport their eggs. Timing is crucial, as females release eggs into the ocean during specific lunar cycles, ensuring the next generation can hatch and initiate their own adventure back to the depths of the island.