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2021 in Christmas Island

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2021
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Christmas Island

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Events from 2021 in Christmas Island.

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Events

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Ongoing – COVID-19 pandemic in Oceania

  • 22 March – A bacteria responsible for killing large numbers of the critically endangered Christmas Island chained gecko (Lepidodactylus listeri) is identified.[1][2]
  • 1 December– The annual Red crab migration closes roadways across Christmas Island.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Sydney, University of (2021-03-20). "Killer of Critically Endangered Christmas Island Reptile Identified". SciTechDaily. Retrieved 2022-09-26.
  2. ^ "Mystery of Christmas Island's reptile-killer solved". BBC Science Focus Magazine. Retrieved 2022-09-26.
  3. ^ Gastelu, Gary (2021-11-24). "'Absolutely epic' crab migration snarls traffic on Christmas Island". Fox News. Retrieved 2022-09-26.
  4. ^ "Millions of Red Crabs Have Overrun a Tiny Island on Their Annual Migration". Gizmodo. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2022-09-26.