Goodbye Cassius, the largest crocodile in the world has died after a long imprisonment in captivity

It attracted thousands of visitors from all over the world intrigued by its size, so astonishing that it was awarded a record in the Guinness Book of Records in 2011. Cassius, the largest crocodile in the world, is no more. AND died in the enclosure of the zoo that held him, after decades of captivity.

It is precisely the structure that gives the news, the Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat of the Australian island Green Island, who informed followers of the death of the very famous reptile.

With an estimated age of 120 years according to experts and measuring 5.48 metres, Cassius was the largest saltwater crocodile ever caught alive in Australia. The year was 1987 when the wild animal was forever removed from its natural habitat, where it was known to attack boats.

From the Northern Territory he was transported 3,200 km to Green Islandwhere he spent the rest of his existence. However, his condition worsened from October 15 until the giant Cassius died.

Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat staff remembered Cassius as a “beloved companion.” Not a simple crocodile, but “a family member” who shared 37 years with George, the zoo’s founder.

Assuring the public that Cassius will remain in the memory of everyone who met him, the Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat wanted to thank everyone who came to say goodbye to the world’s largest crocodile. Their star is gone. Only death could free him and so it happened.