Typical Crocodile Nesting HabitatsCoastal and Inland WetlandsCrocodiles are creatures of habit, and their nesting choices reveal a sharp eye for security. Along South Africa’s coastline, they gravitate toward estuarine wetlands where the brackish water meets riverine...

Preferred Nesting EnvironmentsThe Nile crocodile's choice of nesting site determines the fate of its offspring long before hatching. Along the banks of the Limpopo and Okavango, females leave the water to find elevated, sandy substrates where crocodile lay eggs,...

Preferred Crocodile Nesting HabitatsSandy Riverbanks and SandbarsSome riverbanks remain damp even when the water level drops. This moisture keeps the sand pliable and helps maintain the temperature that crocodile embryos need. A bank that is too hard causes the female...