World’s largest captive crocodile Cassius dies in Australia

Scientists to read Cassius the giant crocodile's bones to find out exactly how old he was when he died
Scientists in Australia may soon learn exactly how old the giant crocodile Cassius was when he died after performing a necropsy on the record-breaking predator. Cassius, who was the world's largest living captive crocodile, died in Australia this month ...
World's largest captive crocodile Cassius dies in Australia
Australian crocodile that held the world record as the largest crocodile in captivity has died, a wildlife sanctuary said on Saturday. He was thought to be more than 110 years old.
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.
Cassius, the world's biggest captive crocodile, may have been over 120 years old when he died
Cassius, the world's largest captive crocodile, has died in Australia. The saltwater croc may have been over 120 years old — but no-one knows his true age for sure.
RIP Cassius: World’s Largest Captive Crocodile Dies At Approximately 110 Years Old
So long Cassius – the world’s largest captive crocodile has died at his home Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat in Green Island, Australia. The gigantic Australian saltwater croc (Crocodylus porosus) was awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest crocodile in captivity in 2011.
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'Legendary' Crocodile, Cassius, passes away at 110 in Australian wildlife sanctuary
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