I WONDER - How Many Eggs Do Crocodiles Lay?

Crocodiles can lay up to 100 eggs at once. They bury their eggs until they hatch, and mothers listen for the calls of their young to dig them up. Mummy crocodiles can carry up to 19 baby crocodiles in their mouths to transport them safely.

How many eggs can a crocodile lay at once?

• 50

• 150

• 75

• 100

What do crocodile mothers do when they hear their hatchlings calling?

• Leave them alone

• Dig them up

• Move them to water

• Feed them

How do mother crocodiles ensure the safety of their babies?

• By leaving them in the nest

• By feeding them immediately

• By hiding them in the sand

• By carrying them in their mouths

What is the maximum number of baby crocodiles a mother can carry in her mouth?

• 25

• 15

• 19

• 10

Why do mother crocodiles carry their babies in their mouths?

• To feed them

• To keep them warm

• To teach them to swim

• To transport them safely