Though isolated from other landmasses of Australia, Christmas Island is spectacular. It is rich in biodiversity and home to several endemic species.
Christmas Island has uniquely structured rainforests and wetlands that shelter millions of animals, birds, insects and reptiles. You would be surprised to know that 45 million red crabs live in this island! Every year, around 80,000 birds nest in Christmas Island. Most of the animals and plants found in this national park are not found elsewhere in the world. Many of the animals here have Christmas Island gecko, Christmas Island blind snake and Christmas Island shrew.
At least 200 species of endemic plants are found in Christmas Island. The plant life here is influenced by warm temperatures, heavy rainfall and the soil type.
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