Geographic Regions Where Crocodiles NestNesting Grounds Across AfricaIn the great freshwater systems of Africa, the question of where crocodile lay eggs is answered almost exclusively by the presence of water and the promise of sun. The Nile crocodile, the continent’s...
Understanding Crocodile Nesting BehaviorSeasonal Timing of Egg LayingOn the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea, thermal readings from nest mounds reveal a startling consistency. The surrounding water and air temperatures fluctuate wildly, yet the internal temperature of...
Crocodile Nesting HabitsSeasonal Timing of NestingA female Nile crocodile will guard her nest for up to twelve weeks without eating. That commitment explains why seasonal timing is so deliberate. In southern Africa, nesting begins in the dry winter months, keeping...