I photographed a crocodile hatchling at the exact moment it was emerging from the egg in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa.
After many encounters with fully grown crocodiles, witnessing the birth of one of these future giants was an extraordinary experience. Covered with fragments of eggshell and only just entering the world, this tiny reptile already carried the presence of a powerful predator. Photographing that first moment in iSimangaliso Wetland Park was a scene worth capturing — especially for those who could never witness it in person.
- Date
- 2026-01-01