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Crocodile Nesting Habits and Preferred HabitatsTypical Geographic Regions for Crocodile NestsEvery year, female crocodiles return to the same sandbanks where they once hatched. I have watched a female dig her nest within metres of last season's cavity. The location...

Crocodile Mating and ConceptionSeasonal Mating RitualsMales rarely stick around after mating. In fact, a dominant bull crocodile may sire dozens of offspring in a single season, yet he will never meet a single one of them. That is what fascinates me about these...

Understanding Crocodile ReproductionMating Behavior and Courtship RitualsA male crocodile's courtship is an underwater spectacle of vibrations and roars. He slaps his head against the water surface, creating a show that attracts females. This behavior intensifies as...

Crocodile Reproductive CycleEvery year, the water's edge becomes a nursery for one of Africa's oldest survivors. I have watched a female crocodile dig a hollow in the sandy bank, sometimes using the same spot for decades. That is where crocodile lay eggs, usually at...

Crocodile Nesting HabitsSeasonal TimingThe dry season's grip is a strange herald for new life. As the heat parches the land around the Limpopo, the Nile crocodile begins her calculated retreat. The choice of when to lay is not an accident of comfort, but a strategic...

Crocodile Nesting Site SelectionFactors Influencing Nest Site ChoiceWhere crocodile lay eggs is a decision of enormous weight. This choice influences temperature, humidity and predation risk, all determinants of hatchling survival. Experienced females return to the...