He was a legend. An extraordinary crocodile in many ways. Cassius died in recent days, the park where he lived announced in a Facebook post without specifying the exact date.
“It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved companion Cassius,” writes Marineland Melanesia. He was more than just a crocodile, he was a cherished member of our family who brought joy and companionship to his best friend George for over 37 years. »
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Captured after attacks
Cassius's health had deteriorated recently. And if no one could give him an age with certainty, it seemed certain that he was over 120 years old, a very venerable age for a wild crocodile.
Because Cassius was not born in a park, recalls the BBC. He had lived for many years in the wild, where he was noted for his attacks on livestock and boat propellers. At the time of his capture, he was between 30 and 80 years old according to experts, reports BFM.
A saltwater crocodile weighing nearly a ton and measuring 5.50 m, Cassius was the largest crocodile in captivity according to Guinness World Records. He obtained this title after the death of the Philippine crocodile Lolong in 2013, with its length of 6.17 m.
