American Crocodile

American Crocodiles bury their eggs in the ground or in mounded nests near water and guard them from predators.When the babies are ready to hatch,they make squeaking noises inside their eggs.This is the female  crocodile's cue to dig up her nest,crack open the eggs,and carry the hatchlings to the water-in her mouth! Newborn crocodiles are about the size of a Snickers bar and munch on small fish,tadpoles,insects,and snails.