Battle of the Crabs | Red Crabs Crazy Ants скачать в хорошем качестве

Battle of the Crabs | Red Crabs Crazy Ants

Christmas Island, located south of Jakarta, is famous for the spectacular annual migration of millions of red crabs that carpet its shores. During a moonless November night, female crabs release vast numbers of eggs into the sea. However, crab populations are declining due to threats like invasive yellow crazy ants, which attack and kill crabs with formic acid, spreading rapidly across the island. These ants disrupt the crucial role crabs play in maintaining the rainforest ecosystem by tilling soil and controlling plant growth. Other natural predators, like giant robber crabs and moray eels, also pose risks. With multiple threats, both natural and invasive, the red crabs and Christmas Island’s ecology face serious challenges. NatureTV explores our connection with animals and the natural world. Stunning documentaries uncover the planet’s most captivating wildlife and landscapes, from vibrant rainforests to vast oceans.