Saltwater crocodiles – It’s breeding time
Water warms with the incumbent wet season weather. Crocodiles are starting to mate frequently. Male crocodiles will mate with multiple females during the breeding season. Males usually play no role in parenting. Females will lay their eggs and build a nest over the eggs. The female protects her nest aggressively. They appear to go without…
Crocosaurus Cove wins best Major Tourist Attraction
The who’s who of the Northern Territory’s tourism industry gathered in Alice Springs last Saturday to honour the finalists and winners of the 2013 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards. Crocosaurus Cove was proud to take home the “Brolga” for the NT’s best Major Tourist Attraction. The award was accepted by Assistant Manager Penny Eckel who…
Saltwater crocodiles – Big air!
Did you know? If Saltwater crocodiles want to go after a bird or bat on a low-hanging branch, they will jump out of the water! A big “Salty” can get half to two-thirds of its body out of the water; while 2m crocs can get their entire body out of the water. Their tail is…
Crocosaurus Cove; Fun crocodile facts
HUNTING PROWESS Crocs have remained unchanged for between 80 to 100 million years, depending on who you speak to. The reasons for that are their excellent hearing, eyesight โ during day or night โ and sense of smell. Even if they canโt see, hear, or smell you, they have what are called dermal pressure sensors,…
