The world’s largest crocodile in captivity has died in a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.
Cassius was virtually 5.5 meters lengthy, weighed virtually a ton and was considered a minimum of 110 years previous, though nobody knew for certain.
The big saltwater crocodile had been residing within the sanctuary on an island off the coast of Queensland because it was captured in Australia’s Northern Territory within the Nineteen Eighties.
In 2011 he was awarded the Guinness World Record for the most important crocodile in captivity.
Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat stated in a social media put up that Cassius was “our beloved companion” and “a pricey member of our household.”
Cassius had beforehand lived within the wild, the place he was identified to catch and eat livestock and assault boat propellers earlier than being captured.
Habitat founder George Craig bought Cassius in 1987, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
Cassius “introduced pleasure and companionship to his greatest pal George for over 37 years,” Habitat stated.
Habitat added that Mr Craig moved to Cairns final month and that Cassius’ well being deteriorated quickly after.
“He was very previous and was believed to survive the years of a wild crocodile,” the put up learn.
Habitat additionally thanked “everybody who visited Cassius all through his life and provided kindness,” including that the location could also be working “with restricted capability within the coming days.”
