overcome problems

accomplish a diificult goal 

desire a leading role

find the way to a destination

provide background information about the home of the red crabs

explain why it is important for the red crabs to reach the ocean

provide reasons for visiting Christmas Island during the red crab migration

explain wy Christmas Island is a perfect place for red crabs to live

The red land crab makes up the largest population of the land crab species.

The island boasts an array of exotic plants and animals, some of which are found nowhere else in the world

Only 1,500 or so people live on the island as of 2010

Christmas Island is an Australian terrotory in the Indian Ocean. 

quick

unexpected

dangerous

questionable

Millions of red crabs live in the rain forest that grows on the island. 

The red crabs lay their eggs along the shore of the island.

The red crab migration attracts many visitors who spend money on the island. 

The red crabs cover roadways during their migration.