Crocodile Nesting HabitsUnderstanding the Nesting ProcessCrocodile nesting is a precise operation. The female chooses a site with specific characteristics. She requires sandy soil that drains quickly. The bank must be steep enough to avoid standing water. The site...
Geographic Locations and Natural HabitatsTropical and Subtropical Regions WorldwideEach year, female crocodiles select nesting grounds with near ritual precision. In the tropical and subtropical belts of Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Australia, these locations share...
Habitat Preferences for NestingSandy Riverbanks and ShoresThe choice of where crocodile lay eggs is a precise calculation of temperature, moisture, and survival. Sandy riverbanks offer the perfect balance of all three. These sun-baked banks provide the consistent...