Red Crab Migration Quiz

Where does the red crab migration take place?

• Christmas Island

• Hawaii

• Easter Island

• Galapagos Islands

How many red crabs are involved in the migration on Christmas Island?

• 50 million

• 10 million

• 200 million

• 100 million

What natural event triggers the red crab migration?

• High tide

• Full moon

• First rainfall of the wet season

• First snowfall

What is the primary reason for the red crab migration?

• To find new habitat

• To find food

• To escape predators

• To breed and lay eggs

Which famous naturalist described the crab migration as one of the top ten most memorable television moments?

• Steve Irwin

• Jane Goodall

• David Attenborough

• Jacques Cousteau

What happens to the female crabs after mating?

• They return to the rainforest

• They die

• They migrate to another island

• They release up to 100,000 eggs into the ocean

What is the typical timing for the red crab migration?

• Between December and January

• Between May and June

• Between August and September

• Between October and November

What delayed the crab migration in 2023?

• Heavy rainfall

• Increased predators

• Human interference

• Dry weather

What is the habitat of the red crabs on Christmas Island?

• Deserts

• Grasslands

• Mountains

• Rainforests

How far is Christmas Island from Perth?

• 1.5-hour flight

• 3.5-hour flight

• 2.5-hour flight

• 4.5-hour flight