The Amazing Red Crabs of Christmas Island
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesThe video "The Amazing Red Crabs of Christmas Island" delves into the natural wonder of the annual Christmas Island red crab migration. Located in the Indian Ocean, Christmas Island, encompassing around 135 square kilometers, holds a significant portion—63%—as a protected national park. This sanctuary supports the unique ecosystem where the famous red crabs thrive. These crabs, numbering about 120 million, undertake an incredible journey each rainy season as they migrate to the sea to spawn. The video highlights the challenges faced by crabs, such as crossing treacherous terrains, navigating traffic, and avoiding dehydration, emphasizing the local community's efforts to aid their migration through fences and tunnels. The video also provides insights into the biology of the red crabs and their vital role in the ecosystem, contributing to interest in marine biology and conservation.
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Runtime: 16 minutes 49 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Science
- Subtopic: Australia, Biology, Ecology, Invertebrates, Marine Life, Oceanography
- Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 12
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- Release Year: 2012
- Producer/Distributor: TMW Media Group
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