Red crabs by the millions are scuttling across Christmas Island, from the forest to the sea, across yards, streets, parking lots, causing authorities to erect fences and close the island’s roads. Host Marco Werman tells about the annual red crab migration, and how island residents help their crustacean neighbors make the journey safely.
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