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Cassius was a male saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) who was previously recognised by the Guinness World Records as the world's largest crocodile living in captivity in 2011. [1] The animal measured 5.48 metres (18 ft 0 in) in length, weighed approximately 1,300 kilograms (2,870 lb), [ 2 ] [ 1 ] and was kept at the Marineland Crocodile ...
Cassius, the world’s largest saltwater crocodile in captivity, has died.The 18ft Australian crocodile, who lived on Green Island in the Great Barrier Reef, was thought to be more than 110 years old.
The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia. The Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat & Gift Shop posted on Facebook about the loss of Cassius.
Cassius, the largest confirmed crocodile from 2013-2024. The largest confirmed saltwater crocodile on record drowned in a fishing net in Papua New Guinea, in 1979. Its dried skin plus head measured 6.2 m (20 ft 4 in) in length and it was estimated to have been 6.3 m (20 ft 8 in) when accounting for shrinkage and a missing tail tip.
Burt died at Crocosaurus Cove on the weekend of 21–22 December 2024. The sanctuary described him as a "fierce and fascinating ambassador for crocodile education" and stated they would erect a commemorative sign in his honour. Burt's precise age at death is unknown, as he was captured in the 1980s at an indeterminate age. [8]
Steve Irwin may have died nearly two decades ago but his legacy continues to live on through his family.. On Sept. 4, 2006, the wildlife conservationist unexpectedly died following an unprovoked ...
The crocodile's mounted body was prepared for an Australian tour by Ian Archibald [4] and eventually placed on permanent display at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. [5] The story of Sweetheart was interpreted with considerable artistic licence by filmmaker Greg McLean in his 2007 creature feature Rogue , starring Michael ...
Crocodile Dundee fans are mourning the loss of movie legend Burt the Saltwater crocodile.. On Sunday, Dec. 23., a representative for Crocosaurus Cove Darwin penned a sad Facebook post which ...