Crocodile Nesting Habits and Preferred HabitatsTypical Geographic Regions for Crocodile NestsEvery year, female crocodiles return to the same sandbanks where they once hatched. I have watched a female dig her nest within metres of last season's cavity. The location...
Crocodile Mating and ConceptionSeasonal Mating RitualsMales rarely stick around after mating. In fact, a dominant bull crocodile may sire dozens of offspring in a single season, yet he will never meet a single one of them. That is what fascinates me about these...
Understanding Crocodile ReproductionMating Behavior and Courtship RitualsA male crocodile's courtship is an underwater spectacle of vibrations and roars. He slaps his head against the water surface, creating a show that attracts females. This behavior intensifies as...