DonExodus2 | Proof of Evolution - Part 4 Embryology @DonExodus2 | Uploaded May 2008 | Updated October 2024, 13 hours ago.
Regarding caring for young:
Crocs and gators do not usually care for their young for extended periods of time. They do care for them until they hatch, and shortly afterwards, but nowhere near what is found in mammals.
Furthermore, even if they did, since crocodilians diverged such a long time ago, this would most likely be a simple case of convergent evolution.

"She buries the eggs and fiercely guards her nest. When the eggs hatch in July or early August, the female helps carry her young to the water, but, unlike the alligator, she will not continue to care for her young."

The documentary I saw was on crocs, not gators. Damn you discovery channel! I feel so used :(


Actually, I will add this response to the description of my video, so people can be clear on the terminology, and that they are NOT used for respiration.