Crocodiles have earned themselves a reputation for being cold-blooded killers- but this creature of the deep has a surprisingly soft side too that of a doting devoted parent. After the mating ritual between a couple has completed the female crocodile takes great care in laying her eggs and tending to her young when they hatch. During the first few months of their lives, baby crocodiles are extremely vulnerable and only a lucky few make it to adulthood. It is up to the crocodile mother to ensure the survival of her young brood.