Nesting Habitat PreferencesA Nile crocodile emerging at dusk is a study in ancient deliberation, but her real strategy unfolds on land. She searches for a nesting site with a meticulousness that rivals any architect. For most of the population in South Africa, this...

Understanding Crocodile Nesting PreferencesNile crocodiles in South Africa rarely wander far once the breeding season settles in. Females return to the same warm floodplains year after year, along the Limpopo, the Olifants, and the tidal flats near St Lucia. Each...

Habitat PreferencesFreshwater vs Saltwater EnvironmentsSaltwater seems like an obvious habitat for crocodiles, yet the question of where crocodile lay eggs has a clear answer: freshwater margins. The Nile crocodile, common in South Africa, builds its nests on...