Mugger Crocodiles in Yala National Park

In Yala National Park, Sri Lanka, mugger crocodiles are one of the few remaining wild populations. Unlike most reptiles, muggers care for their eggs and young. The father plays a significant role in protecting the young, who stay with him for about a year. Young crocodiles must learn to hunt independently, growing about a foot each year. They face challenges like sibling rivalry but are born with instincts to survive.

Where is one of the few remaining wild populations of mugger crocodiles found?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Yala National Park

• Sahara Desert

• Great Barrier Reef

What is unique about the parental care of mugger crocodiles compared to most reptiles?

• They watch over their eggs and young.

• They abandon their eggs immediately.

• They lay eggs in water.

• They eat their young after hatching.

What role does the father mugger crocodile play in the upbringing of the young?

• He teaches them to swim.

• He protects the young.

• He plays no role at all.

• He provides food for the young.

How long do young muggers stay with their father for protection?

• Two years

• One year

• Six months

• One month

What is essential for the survival of young muggers in their early years?

• Learning to fly

• Frequent eating

• Swimming long distances

• Building nests

What do young muggers need to practice to master their survival skills?

• Singing

• Dancing

• Hunting

• Climbing trees

In the described scene, what do the croc siblings compete for?

• A place to sleep

• A swimming race

• A hunting territory

• A meal