Why millions of red crabs march during the monsoon
In short: As humidity rises with the arrival of the monsoon, millions of red crabs emerge from underground to begin their massive annual migration and spawning season.
This video captures the extraordinary movement of red crabs as they leave their subterranean shelters to spawn. While most of the year is spent hidden below ground, the changing weather triggers this massive, vulnerable march across the landscape.
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