Crocdiles have to guard their nest rigourously during the period of incubation as they are quickly raided by opportunists such as mongoose, baboons, m

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Crocdiles have to guard their nest rigourously during the period of incubation as they are quickly raided by opportunists such as mongoose, baboons, monitor lizards. The 3 month incubation period is during the dry season and it is always hazardous for the young if the rains are late

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Location: Katavi National Park, B 8, Sitalike, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
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