Nesting Habitat PreferencesFreshwater vs. Saltwater EnvironmentsEvery breeding season, the Nile crocodile makes a choice about where crocodile lay eggs. In South Africa, that choice leans toward freshwater systems. Elevated sandbanks along rivers like the Olifants and...
Natural Nesting HabitatsCoastal Beaches and SandbarsCrocodiles are selective about where crocodile lay eggs, and in South Africa, coastal beaches and riverine sandbars are prime real estate. These sites offer the perfect blend of sun exposure and drainage. The female...
Crocodile Nesting BasicsWhy Crocodiles Lay Eggs on LandEach breeding season, a female Nile crocodile drags her body onto a riverbank and claws a hole in the sand. She deposits forty to sixty eggs, covers them, and waits. The answer to where crocodile lay eggs is...