Crabs
More than 20 land crab species live on Christmas Island, including an estimated 100 million red crabs, who shape and maintain the health of the island’s unique rainforests.
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More than 20 land crab species live on Christmas Island, including an estimated 100 million red crabs, who shape and maintain the health of the island’s unique rainforests.
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