By Sheetal Kumari | September 4, 2024
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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Henry's massive size is nearly as long as a minibus! He lives in South Africa, where he's a local legend.
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Henry is a Nile crocodile, known for their deadly nature. He's lived in captivity at Scottburgh, South Africa, for 30 years.
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Henry was born on December 16, 1900, in Botswana's Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Hunter Sir Henry Neumann captured Henry rather than killing him. He named the crocodile after himself.
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Henry once preyed on local tribes' children in Botswana, known for his fearsome teeth and large size.
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Now at Crocworld Conservation Centre, Henry's dark past contrasts with his current life as a beloved zoo attraction.
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While Henry is the oldest, the title of largest crocodile belongs to Cassius, a 16-ft saltwater crocodile in Australia.
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