Red crabs are everywhere

On Christmas Island

And near the Indian Ocean

The crabs must return 

So that their young 

Are hatched

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Their progress are always impeded

By marauding ants that are looking

For a feast

That leave many of them helpless

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The females lead the way

They cross long stretches

Of forest, land and roads

For their trek to be a success

They are followed shortly

By the males

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While in the ocean

The males unite with the females

Trek back to the forest

To produce their eggs

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Their journey to the water

Is to release their offspring

Many of whom may die

Depending on the currents

In the ocean

For some are swept away

And may actually drown

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Many millions will survive

Since there are tens of millions

That converge over the beach

On the way to the Indian Ocean

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Image via Wikipedia

Image via Wikipedia

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