Death of crocodile Burt, star of the famous film “Crocodile Dundee”

Burt, the famous crocodile who starred in the film “Crocodile Dundee” has died, according to the Australian Zoo where the reptile was kept in captivity since 2008.

Burt, le crocodile star du film Crocodile Dundeedied. According to the Australian Crocosaurus Cove Zoo, where it had been kept in captivity since 2008, the reptile passed away “peacefully” over the weekend. Caregivers estimate he was over 90 years old.

“Burt was truly one of a kind. He was not just a crocodile, he was a force of nature and a reminder of the power and majesty of these incredible creatures,” the zoo said on Instagram.

“His personality could be difficult, but it was also what made him so memorable and so loved by those who worked with him and by the thousands of people who visited him over the years,” the statement continued. .

“A good picture of Australia's wildlife”

Captured in 1980s Australia, Burt was chosen to star in the film Crocodile Dundee in 1986. A role that allowed this saltwater crocodile to “give a good image of the natural beauty of Australia's impressive wildlife” according to Crocosaurus Cove.

Directed by Peter Faiman, Crocodile Dundee tells the story of an American journalist, Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski), who travels to Australia to report for her New York newspaper.

There, she meets Michael J. “Crocodile” Dundee, a crocodile hunter, played by Paul Hogan. A real success at the American box office, this Australian film will have the right to two sequels Crocodile Dundee 2in 1988 and Crocodile Dundee 3 in 2001.