Cassius, the world’s largest identified crocodile in captivity, has died in a Queensland wildlife sanctuary in Australia. The large saltwater crocodile, almost 5.5 metres (18 toes) in size and weighing shut to at least one tonne, was estimated to be over 110 years outdated, though his precise age remained unknown, in line with a report within the BBC.
Cassius lived on the Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat on Inexperienced Island since being captured in Australia’s Northern Territory throughout the Nineteen Eighties.
In a publish on Fb, Marineland Melanesia paid tribute to Cassius, describing him as “our beloved mate” and “a cherished member of our household.”
The publish learn, “It’s with deep unhappiness that we share the passing of our beloved mate Cassius. He was greater than only a crocodile, he was a cherished member of our household and introduced pleasure and companionship to his greatest mate George for over 37 years. George had solely not too long ago relocated into Cairns from Marineland after 52 years residing on Inexperienced Island to an assisted care residence on the fifth of October.”
“Cassius’s situation declined because the fifteenth of October. He was very outdated and believed to be residing past the years of a wild Croc. Cassius can be deeply missed, however our love and reminiscences of him will stay in our hearts perpetually. Thanks to everybody who visited Cassius all through his life and provided kindness alongside the best way. Please be suggested that we could also be working in a restricted capability over the following few days and we apologise for any inconvenience this may increasingly trigger,” they concluded.
Cassius’s life within the wild was stuffed with journey. The crocodile was identified for searching cattle and even damaging boat propellers earlier than his eventual seize. The sanctuary’s founder, George Craig, purchased him in 1987, bringing him to his new dwelling on Inexperienced Island.
Recognized for his immense measurement, Cassius earned the Guinness World Document in 2011 as the biggest captive crocodile. In line with the Guinness World Document, “Cassius, an Australian saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), is the biggest crocodile in captivity at 5.48 m (17 ft 11.75 in). The Australian saltwater crocodile is the biggest and most fearsome of right now’s species. Specimens can stay for greater than 100 years, can develop to 7 m (23 ft) and weigh greater than 1 tonne (1.1 ton).”
