Understanding Crocodile Nesting HabitsSeasonal Timing of Egg DepositionAfter the summer rains, the riverbanks become a quiet nesting ground. To understand where crocodile lay eggs, females time their egg deposition to coincide with falling water levels. Exposing sandy...
Comparing Mound Nests and Hole NestsStructural Differences Between Nest TypesAcross Africa's waterways, the answer to where crocodile lay eggs depends on the species and terrain. Nile crocodiles construct mound nests, raised piles of soil and rotting vegetation. Dwarf...
Crocodile Nesting HabitsMother crocodiles choose their nesting sites with extreme care. It is a decision with life or death consequences. A female may travel far from her usual territory to find the right bank or sandbar.Where crocodile lay eggs depends on several...