Largest crocodile in captivity living guinness world records. Lolong officially the worlds largest crocodile in captivity. A resident claimed that gustave dragged an adult bull buffalo on a riverbank. Outback wrangler snares second biggest croc ever caught in. Gustave gustave is a large male nile crocodile from burundi.
Watch lolong, idinekalara nang biggest crocodile in captivity ng guinness book of world records gma news on dailymotion. A few days ago, we reported that cassius, an eighteen foot long salty had been declared the largest crocodile in captivity by the guinness book of records. However, if you think saltwater crocs are massive, wait till you hear about one of their ancient ancestors. Adam britton measured lolong in his arena in november. Lolong was officially certified by the guinness book of world records as the worlds biggest crocodile in captivity at 20. Jan 22, 2020 jaws iii, the largest crocodile bred in captivity in india, passed away last week, at the ripe age of 50. Cassius measures 17 feet, 11 inches, which is the size of two pingpong tables laid endtoend. An introduction to the biggest crocodile ever that makes. Similarly, the distinction of being the biggest crocodile in captivity goes to yai, the estuarinesiamese hybrid held at the samutprakarn crocodile farm and zoo in thailand, which measures 6 m 19 ft 8 in in length and weighs approximately 2,456 lb. Cassius became the largest living crocodile in captivity in 2011. The worlds largest saltwater crocodile in captivity has died in the philippines, 17 months after the suspected maneater was hunted down and put on display for tourists.
This remarkable creature named lolong in honor of a veteran filipino crocodile hunter is believed to be the largest crocodile ever held in prolonged captivity. Before the death of lolong on 10 th february 20,it stood as the largest crocodile in captivity. Aug 02, 2015 the alabama alligator the stokes alligator 15 feet and 9 inches 4. Specimens can live for more than 100 years, can grow to 7 m 23 ft and weigh. Gomek, in the frame to the right, is a sobering comparison between a decidedly above average crocodile and man. Lolong, idinekalara nang biggest crocodile in captivity. Real life crocodile dundee lives with the largest captive. Lolong the crocodile the biggest crocodile in captivity recorded in guinness book of world records was lolong, measuring 20. I didnt expect to ever see a crocodile greater than 20 feet long in my. Facts about the largest alligator ever recorded thatll blow you away.
Facts about the largest alligator ever recorded thatll blow. However, a number of extinct types of crocodile are known to be much larger. Louisiana has the highest population of alligators in the united states, and it is least surprising that the largest alligator ever recorded was also found in this state. Lolong was certified by the guinness book of world records at 6. Giant crocodile breaks size recordsuspected in fatal attacks. Jul 02, 2012 lolong, a maneating beast feared by locals, has set a guinness book of world records mark as the worlds largest saltwater crocodile in captivity. When transferred to bunawan ecopark in the philippines in 2011, lolong lived up to his name with an unprecedented and asyetunsurpassed total length of 6. Top 10 largest crocodiles in the world depth world. Five members of the stokes family captured and killed a giant alligator at the alabama r iver on august 16, 2014, which measured 15 feet and 9 inches 4.
The current largest, living crocodile in captivity is an 18foot australian. He was also the biggest crocodile ever measured from snouttotail. The biggest crocodile ever caught in the world was said to be a 7. Sep 03, 2011 lolong is the worlds largest crocodile ever caught in captivity, a possible entry to guinness book of world records. Poor thing, would have lived longer if not kept in captivity. These are the worlds 5 biggest crocodiles ever caught on video. Guinness world records has declared that a huge crocodile blamed for deadly attacks in the southern philippines is the largest in captivity in the world.
The worlds largest saltwater crocodile in captivity has died in the philippines, 17 months after the suspected maneater was hunted down and put on display for tourists, according to his caretakers. Jaws iii, the largest crocodile bred in captivity in india, passed away last week, at the ripe age of 50. This top 10 list of gigantic beasts has some of the worlds largest crocodiles ever caught on tape. Of the many mesmerizing attributes of these reptiles, the most amazing is their size and the diversity you get to see in this context. Lolong lost his badge of honor and cassius was again crowned the worlds largest living crocodile in captivity. Lolong, was the largest crocodile in captivity until his death on february 10, 20. Agusan del sur a close encounter with lolong, the worlds. He currently resides in the marineland melanesia wildlife zoo in green island, australia, along with other 50 crocodiles.
Cassius is aged about 100, is the largest crocodile that has ever been caught alive in australia, and is thought to be a maneater. To date, the largest crocodile in captivity is yai, who is listed in the guinness book of records at 19 feet and 8 inches 6. Sep 30, 2019 the story behind the biggest crocodile ever caught in australia. Jul 07, 2012 in november of 2011, australian crocodile expert dr. The guiness book of records largest captive crocodile. The animal expert has declared it was the second largest crocodile ever caught in australia 4 5 cassius the croc, who was declared the worlds largest crocodile in captivity by the guinness. Specimens can live for more than 100 years, can grow to 7 m 23 ft. The australian saltwater crocodile is the largest and most fearsome of todays species. The largest crocodile in captivity ever outsized even cassius. Nov 21, 20 5 of the worlds biggest crocodiles ever caught on film. The largest crocodile ever held in captivity is an estuarinesiamese hybrid named yai b. The guinness book of world records notes that the aforementioned. According to the guinness book of world records, it is the largest crocodile in the world, measuring 22. How a petite polish immigrant with perfectly manicured nails nailed an 8.
At nearly 18 feet long and weighing over a ton, its no wonder why. Lolong died 10 february 20 was the largest crocodile in captivity. Lolong lived up to his name with a total length of 6. Second biggest croc caught in australia outback wrangler. Adam britton of national geographic sedated and measured lolong in his enclosure and confirmed lolong as the worlds longest crocodile ever caught and placed in captivity. Sep 22, 2017 death of queenslands largest crocodile in 30 years could spark violent power grab. It is believed that the largest crocodile ever recorded in the world was 7 m or 23 ft long. The biggest tiger in captivity weighed 935 pounds and it also made it to the guinness book of world records as well. Killer crocodile sets record as worlds largest in captivity. The biggest tiger ever recorded in the wild weighed 771 pounds in weight. Jun 23, 2012 in the meantime, guinness world records have accepted my measurement and the evidence provided by national geographic, and declared lolong the largest crocodile in captivity at 6. Lolong was an indopacific or marine water crocodile crocodylus porosus.
Jul 26, 2019 the largest crocodile in captivity ever outsized even cassius. With a length 20 feet and 3 inches and a weight of 2,370 pounds, he is now considered as largest crocodile in captivity. In the office of zai whitaker, joint director of the madras crocodile bank trust and. He was a saltwater crocodile crocodylus porosus measured at 6. Largest crocodile in captivity living guinness world. Crocodilian biology database faq which is the largest. Remembering jaws, indias largest crocodile in captivity. Upon lolongs death, the current title reverted back to cassius, a 112year old saltwater crocodile in australia who also held the record prior to lolongs. Guinness book of world records as the worlds largest crocodile in captivity. Top 10 largest crocodiles ever recorded our planet. This made him the largest crocodile ever measured from snout to tail. The biggest crocodile ever caught in australia was shot by. Is this a 28footlong crocodile that was killed in australia in 1957. Largest crocodile in captivity ever guinness world records.