Nesting Habits and Site SelectionThe Role of Sandbanks and RiverbanksThe question of where crocodile lay eggs is answered by watching the water's edge. Female crocs do not nest in deep water or open plains. They need a specific blend of sun, soil, and elevation. The...

Understanding Crocodile Nesting BehaviorThe Role of Temperature in Egg IncubationAfter the heavy rains leave, the riverbank exposes a warm silt shelf. That shelf is where crocodile lay eggs. A female crocodile scrapes a shallow depression, drops around 45 eggs, and...