Cassius - world's largest crocodile in captivity passes away (Australia) - UK News - 2/Nov/2024

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Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long, weighed nearly one tonne and was thought to be at least 110 years old - although no one knew for sure.

The huge saltwater crocodile lived in the sanctuary on an island off the coast of Queensland since being caught in Australia's Northern Territory in the 1980s.

In 2011, he was awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest crocodile in captivity.

Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat said in a post on social media that Cassius was "our beloved mate" and "a cherished member of our family".

Cassius had previously lived in the wild, where he was known for catching and eating cattle, and attacking boat propellers before being captured.

The habitat's founder, George Craig, bought Cassius in 1987, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.

Cassius "brought joy and companionship to his best mate George for over 37 years", the habitat said.

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Wikipedia:
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][3] and was kept at the Marineland Crocodile Park, a zoo on Green Island, Queensland, Australia.

Cassius was officially recognized by Guinness in 2011, but lost the title in 2012 to Lolong, a 6.17 m (20 ft 3 in)[4] saltwater crocodile caught in the southern Philippines. Cassius regained the title and held the record since Lolong's death in February 2013.[5]

Crocodile researcher Professor Graeme Webb said that Cassius was "a big old gnarly crocodile" aged between 30 and 80 years old when he was captured in 1984, and was "maybe 120 years" in 2023.[6]

Cassius died in November 2024