Archive · 30 May 2025
Two Marsh Crocodiles Born at Thiruvananthapuram Zoo
Two male marsh crocodiles hatched in the Thiruvananthapuram zoo.
The eggs were laid by a mugger brought from another zoo, and hatched due to the sun's heat.
The sex of the crocodiles is determined by the temperature of the eggs while they incubate.
The hatchlings don't eat for their first two weeks, living off nutrients from the egg.
The birth of these crocodiles is important because their species is considered vulnerable.
They will eat small fish once they begin eating.
Two male marsh crocodiles hatched at the Thiruvananthapuram zoo.
The eggs were laid by a mugger from Shivamogga zoo.
Hatching is due to sun's heat, as the female does not incubate.
The sex of the hatchlings is determined by incubation temperature.
The birth is significant as the species is vulnerable.
- Who
- Two marsh crocodiles.
- What
- Two male marsh crocodiles were born.
- When
- Born on Wednesday.
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram zoo.
- Why
- The birth is significant as the species is vulnerable.
- Number of hatchlings
- Two
- Sex of hatchlings
- Male
- Day of birth
- Wednesday
- Origin of mugger
- Shivamogga zoo in Karnataka
- IUCN Red List status
- Vulnerable