Natural Breeding of Nile Crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) at Emirates Park Zoo and Resort

Emirates Park Zoo and Resort, Abu Dhabi, UAE

*Corresponding Author: SJ Jimmy Awany, Emirates Park Zoo and Resort, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Received: August 27, 2024; Published: September 16, 2024

Abstract

The study of Nile crocodiles' natural nesting habits at Emirates Park Zoo and Resort focuses on key aspects such as nest construction, egg measurement, hatching outcomes, and maternal behavior. Out of the 16 observed eggs, there were 10 successful hatchings, resulting in a hatching success rate of 62.5%. Examining the environmental factors influencing the breeding process has yielded valuable insights for improving the Nile crocodile captive breeding program [1-4].

Keywords: Nile Crocodile; Breeding

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Citation

Citation: SJ Jimmy Awany and MD Angelo Kadahettige. “Cassava Pellets as a Partial Replacement for Maize in Lactating Goats’ Rations". Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 6.10 (2024): 13-16.

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Copyright: © 2024 SJ Jimmy Awany and MD Angelo Kadahettige. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.