Understanding Crocodile ReproductionSeasonal Mating PatternsEvery year, the water levels drop and the heat intensifies. That is when crocodile mating begins! I have watched the same males claim their territories along the riverbanks. Courtship lasts for weeks, and the...
Crocodile Nesting Habits OverviewSeasonal Timing of Egg DepositionIn the wild, a female crocodile's nesting site choice can determine the survival of her clutch. Across South Africa, she returns to familiar riverbanks, seeking soil with warmth and drainage. This habit...
Crocodilian Nesting PreferencesCoastal and Riverbank HabitatsIn South Africa, the precise point of where crocodile lay eggs is never accidental. A female inspects the riverbank slope, the sand grain, and its drainage before she commits. She favours steep, sandy banks...