Grzimek Herps

v07_id20_con_youngcar

Crocodylidae

Female crocodilians care for their young for extended periods, from left to right, top to bottom: 1. Female lays eggs; 2. Female uncovers nest and helps hatchlings out of their eggs; 3. Hatchlings break out of their shells and make their way to the water's edge; 4. Female carries the newly hatched young in her mouth to the water; 5. An adult provides food for the young, and; 6. Protects the young crocodilians.

About this image

Identification
Crocodylidae
Contributors
Michigan Science Art
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Subjects
Subject Annotated
Subject Behavior
Subject Eggs
Subject Life-cycle
Subject Live Animal
Subject Nest
Type Illustration
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature
Life Stages and Gender hatchling
Behaviors parental care protecting young
Behaviors parental care
Anatomy female

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Last updated: 2005-46-03 / Generated: 2025-09-15 01:51

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