By Sheetal Kumari | October 25, 2024
Discover the incredible stories of the oldest crocodiles on our planet. These ancient reptiles have survived millions of years, adapting to changing environments. Join us as we explore their remarkable lives and unique characteristics.
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At 123 years old, Henry is the world's oldest living crocodile and reptile. He weighs 700 kg and stretches 16 feet long.
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Big Daddy, a crocodile at Mamba Village in Mombasa, Kenya, is over 120 years old and is among Africa's oldest and largest crocodiles.
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Cassius, estimated at 120 years old, was captured in 1984 and was Australia's largest crocodile until his death in 2023.
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Experts estimate Mr Freshie lived between 120 and 140 years. Captured by Steve Irwin in 1970, he died at Australia Zoo in 2010.
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Lolong, a 6.17-metre crocodile caught in Bunawan Creek, Philippines, was named after hunter Ernesto "Lolong" Conate. Estimated at 50 years, he died in 2013.
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Gustave, an estimated 60-year-old Nile crocodile, roams Burundi's Ruzizi River, feared for allegedly killing up to 60 people, earning a legendary status in the region.
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Hakuna, an African slender-snouted crocodile, was the oldest in captivity, living 85 years at Rotterdam's Diergaarde Blijdorp from 1929 until his death in 2015.
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Kolya, a male crocodile who spent approximately 80 years in a Russian zoo, was reported to be 115 years old when he passed away in 1995.
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