The Biology Behind Crocodilian NestingWhy Nesting Sites Are Critical for SurvivalThe Nile crocodile’s choice of nesting ground is a matter of life and death, a decision honed by millions of years of evolution. The female does not dig her nest haphazardly. She searches...
Selecting the Perfect Nesting GroundProximity to Freshwater SourcesThe choice of a nesting site determines whether a clutch survives or is lost. For a crocodile, this decision is a matter of life and death, not just for the hatchlings, but for the future of the local...
Crocodile Nesting Behavior and Site SelectionWhy Crocodiles Choose Specific Nesting LocationsA female crocodile may travel over a kilometre from her home waterway to locate the perfect nesting ground. This journey is not random. The choice of where crocodile lay eggs...