Natural Nesting Habitats of CrocodilesRiverbanks and SandbarsRiverbanks and sandbars serve as the crocodile's nursery, chosen for utility rather than scenery. These habitats provide the thermal and moisture balance eggs require. The female digs a hole, lays her...
Natural Nesting Habitats of CrocodilesCoastal and Estuarine RegionsA mound of sand, barely a metre above the grey swell, can hold the entire future of a river. In South Africa, the estuarine shelves warm quickly and drain slowly, which draws female crocodiles to the...
Primary Nesting Habitats and Geographic DistributionCoastal Estuaries and Riverine EnvironmentsMore than 70% of Nile crocodile nests in South Africa lie within three kilometres of a permanent waterway, which narrows the question of where crocodile lay eggs quite...