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Cassius, the world's biggest captive crocodile, may have been over 120 years old when he died
Cassius the 17-foot saltwater crocodile was captured in 1984 after he started attacking cattle and boat propellers. He died ...
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Saltwater Crocodile: Enormous and Dangerously Patient
The saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus, is the largest living reptile on Earth, and it rules the waters from northern ...
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After the Death of Cassius, the World's Largest Captive Crocodile, Scientists Are Trying to Solve the Mystery of His Age
Just ten days after George Craig, a former zookeeper, retired to an assisted living home, his “best mate,” an 18-foot-long saltwater crocodile named Cassius, stopped eating. Shortly after that, on ...
Cassius, World's Largest Captive Crocodile, Dies In Australia
The crocodile was known for hunting cattle and even damaging boat propellers before his eventual capture. The sanctuary's ...
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Rare ‘Terror Bird’ Fossil Found in Colombia Reveals the Enormous Size of a Prehistoric Predator
The bone, described two decades after its discovery, suggests the species might have grown up to 20 percent bigger than other ...
Scientists hope to determine exact age of old Cassius, the world's biggest crocodile in captivity
A scientist hopes to learn more about the exact age of the iconic record-breaking saltwater crocodile Cassius, believed to be ...
World's largest crocodile in captivity dies
The world's largest crocodile in captivity has died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia. Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long ...
'Legendary' Crocodile, Cassius, passes away at 110 in Australian wildlife sanctuary
Cassius, the world’s largest captive crocodile at 5.5 meters, has died at 110, leaving a legacy of size and companionship at ...
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World's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died in Australia at a wildlife sanctuary
The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia. The Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat & Gift Shop posted on Facebook about the loss of Cassius.
World’s Biggest Captive Crocodile Cassius Dies at 120
Cassius, the world’s biggest captive crocodile, passed away on November 2, 2023, at over 120 years old. Known for his massive size, he leaves behind a legacy of strength and survival.
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World's largest captive crocodile Cassius dies in Australia
SYDNEY, Nov 2 (Reuters) - A 5.48 metre (18 ft) Australian crocodile that held the world record as the largest crocodile in captivity has died, a wildlife sanctuary said on Saturday. He was thought ...