World's Largest Crocodile in Captivity Holding Guinness World Records Title Dies Aged 110 years
In a world where scientists say all crocodile species have an average lifespan of 30–40 years while larger species have an average lifespan of 60–70 years with human life expectancy put at 73.3 years, a Guinness World Records Holder Crocodile has died at the ripe age of 110 years.
Israel Adeleke
A saltwater crocodile named Cassius, holding the Guinness World Records title as the world’s largest crocodile in captivity has died in Australia.
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News gathered that the 5.48m (18ft) reptile, which weighed over a ton was thought to be more than 110 years old.
According to the sanctuary’s Facebook post, the reptile had lived in a wildlife sanctuary on Green Island near the Queensland tourist town of Cairns in Australia for more than 37 years.
OTN News further gathered that the reptile originated in the neighbouring Northern Territory, where crocodiles are a key part of the region’s tourist industry.
Furthermore, sharing a post of Cassius enjoying a meal in his prime, they wrote: “He was very old and believed to be living beyond the years of a wild Croc.”
The Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat said he had been in declining health since 15 October.
“Cassius will be deeply missed, but our love and memories of him will remain in our hearts forever,” it added.
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