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.

What is the purpose of a mummy crocodile transporting her babies in her mouth?

What can we infer about the care of crocodile mothers based on the text?