Burt, the giant saurian from Crocodile Dundee, dies at the age of 90

Burt, the most famous giant crocodile in cinema, thanks to his appearances in Crocodile Dundee , died. Crocosaurus Cove, an aquarium and exhibition space in Darwin, Australia, where it was housed, announced the news on social media, saying the crocodile « died peacefully » and whose age was « estimated to be over 90 years old ».

« It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Burt, the iconic saltwater crocodile and star of the Australian classic Crocodile Dundee, we can read in the caption of a series of photos on the park's Instagram account. Burt passed away peacefully this weekend, at the estimated age of 90, marking the end of an incredible era. »

Captured in the 1980s, Burt appeared in the trilogy Crocodile Dundee starring Paul Hogan as a crocodile hunter. In the first opus, a young New Yorker Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski) decides to do a report on an Australian crocodile hunter who stood out for his courage and his attitude, to say the least relaxed, in the face of danger. After small misadventures, she manages to meet Mick J. and spends a few days full of unexpected events in the “bush”. Crocodile Dundee ends up falling in love with him. She manages to convince him to come to New York. The adventurer discovers the New York jungle and the city has many surprises in store for him.

In 2008, the reptile entered Crocosaurus Cove, to become one of its ambassadors. “ His fiery temperament earned him the respect of his keepers and visitors alike, as he embodied the raw, untamed spirit of the saltwater crocodile », Writes the establishment in its press release. « Visitors from around the world have marveled at its impressive size and commanding presence, particularly at mealtimes. (…) As we mourn its loss, we remember the vital role wildlife plays in our shared history and the importance of preserving it for future generations »adds the animal park.