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Millions of red crabs migrate to the Gulf of Cuba

Every year, millions of crabs emerge from the jungle in early spring and head towards Pigs Bay, crossing dangerous streets and highways to breed.





Red crab crawls on the road after laying eggs in the sea.  Photo: AP

Red crab crawls on the road after laying eggs in the sea. Image: AP

The migration of red crabs of two species, Gecarcinus ruricola and lateralis, has caused concern to drivers in the town of Giron who must find a way around to avoid killing them. The crabs become a nuisance to local residents, but the sight of them crossing the road is a wonder for first-time visitors and passers-by.

“The crabs got here before us,” said Amaury Urra, a 50-year-old climbing guide who has lived all her life in the Caribbean’s largest swamp Ciénega de Zapata. “We’re used to this.”

The town of Giron is located 180 km southeast of Havana. This year, the crabs started migrating early. In late March, local authorities warned drivers to avoid traveling in the morning and evening, the preferred travel times for the crabs. Environmental activists also demanded the closure of the main road, especially during migration.

The journey of the red crabs can last until July. The crabs flock to the streets most between April and May. Local residents need to be careful during this time because red crabs feel threatened. , they can puncture the tire with the fork.

Official figures estimate that around 3.5 million crabs die each migration season, many of which are run over by passing vehicles. Red crabs also live and migrate in the Bahamas, Nicaragua, Jamaica and Dominica. But in Giron and another coastal area near the neighboring province of Cienfuegos, their roads are heavily trafficked.

An Khang (According to Phys.org)

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