World's Largest Captive Crocodile Dies in Australia: Its Age Is Staggering

The world's largest captive crocodile has died in Australia: its age is astonishing Sergey Popovich

Australian crocodile Cassius, who weighed more than a ton, held the world record for the world's largest crocodile kept in captivity. He died at what is believed to be more than 110 years old.

He lived a very long time for a crocodile, the reserve says. This was reported by Channel 24, citing Reuters.

What was unique about the crocodile Cassius

Cassius was the world's largest crocodile living in captivity. He was 5.48 meters long and weighed more than one ton.

The animal's health had been deteriorating since October 15, the Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat reserve reported.

The exact cause of the crocodile's death is unknown. Researchers believe he was over 110 years old, which is very old for a crocodile.

We will miss Cassius very much, but our love and memories of him will remain in our hearts forever. Thank you to everyone who visited and cared for Cassius during his life, the organization said in a statement.

Saltwater crocodile Cassius was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest crocodile kept in captivity. He has lived in the sanctuary since 1987.

He received this title after the 6.17-meter-long Philippine crocodile Lolong died in 2013.