The world’s largest crocodile, Cassius, dies at an “astonishing” age

The world’s largest captive Australian crocodile died on Saturday, November 2, in a wildlife reserve.

According to BBCCassius, weighing over a ton, was almost 5.5 m (18 ft) long.

It was believed to be over 110 years old, but no one knows the exact age.

The huge saltwater crocodile was entered into the Guinness Book of Records in 2011 as the world’s largest captive crocodile.

Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat said in a statement: “It was very old and was believed to have a longer lifespan than a wild crocodile. We will miss Cassius greatly, but our love and memories of him will remain in our hearts forever.”

The crocodile has been in the sanctuary since 1987, after being relocated from the Northern Territory, a region where crocodiles play an important role in the tourism industry, according to the group’s website.

Siedlisko also thanked “all those who visited Cassius throughout his life and showed kindness.”

The title of largest crocodile was won after the death of the Philippine Lulong crocodile, which measured 6.17 m (20 ft 3 in) long.

Lolong died on February 10, 2013, of pneumonia and cardiac arrest, after just over two years and five months in captivity.