The Largest Crocodile on Record Celebrates his 120th Birthday

BY LINNEA 6 JUNE 2023

In the lush territory of Northern Australia, a unique celebration reverberates.

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Cassius, the colossal 18-foot-long crocodile....

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..and a Guinness World Record holder is marking an astonishing 120 years of life.

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In 1984, this gigantic reptile was captured in the Finniss River in La Belle Station.

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His captor, eminent scientist Graeme Webb, recollects the remarkable sight.

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“He was 16 feet, 10 inches with at least another 6 inches of tail missing and a bit of a snout missing,” -Webb

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Despite his advanced age, Cassius is far from lazy.

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“He still has a lot of spark in him” - Scott

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