Crocodile Nesting BehaviorSelecting the Perfect Nest SiteEvery nesting season, the same female crocodile drags her body onto the same riverbank. The sand holds a record she has no need to read. This is where crocodile lay eggs, a fixed coordinate in an ancient cycle....
Nesting Habitat and Location PreferencesRiverbanks and SandbarsAlong the lower reaches of the Limpopo and the Okavango, the answer to where crocodile lay eggs begins with a careful survey of the riverbank. A female seeks elevated sandbars that remain dry during...
Nesting Habitat PreferencesCoastal Sandy BeachesCrocodiles are surprisingly picky about their nesting spots. Many species, including the saltwater crocodile, travel miles to reach coastal sandy beaches. These open stretches of sand offer the ideal conditions for egg...