Crocodile Nesting HabitsWhy Crocodiles Are Selective About Nesting SitesNesting sites are decided with the precision of a property developer, except crocodiles have stricter criteria. A female Nile crocodile will scout for weeks before committing to a spot. The...
Preferred Nesting LocationsRiverbanks and SandbarsAlong the Limpopo and the iSimangaliso wetlands, the Nile crocodile's nesting ritual plays out on riverbanks and sandbars. These open, sandy expanses offer the drainage and oxygen flow that a developing clutch demands....
Prime Nesting Habitats of CrocodilesCoastal Beaches and Sandy BanksAlong the northeastern coastline, the sand behaves like a natural incubator. This is where crocodile lay eggs, not in the open water but in the warm, stable layers of coastal banks that face the sun....