Guinness World Records: Largest crocodile in captivity (living)

Cassius, an Australian saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), is the largest crocodile in captivity at 5.48 m (17 ft 11.75 in). The Australian saltwater crocodile is today’s species’ largest and most fearsome. Specimens can live for more than 100 years, can grow to 7 m (23 ft), and weigh more than 1 tonne (1.1 ton)!

Australian wildlife zoo Marineland Melanesia, on Green Island, currently has more than 50 crocodiles, from young creatures to more mature specimens such as Cassius. Cassius is aged about 100, is the largest crocodile that has ever been caught alive in Australia and is thought to be a man-eater. He was brought about 3,200 km (1.988 miles) from Australia’s Northern Territory to Green Island in 1987, by truck.

Recent Guinness World Records:

Record – Longest surviving triple heart bypass patient (male)

Record – Most walnuts cracked with the head in one minute

Last week’s records:

Monday, 31 July – Click here

Tuesday, 1 August – Click here

Wednesday, 2 August – Click here

Thursday, 3 August – Click here

Friday, 4 August – Click here

Do you know about an insane Guinness World Record?

If so, send an email to info@thesouthafrican.com or a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 and The South African will publish the ones we think are the most incredible.

You can also follow @TheSAnews on Twitter and The South African on Facebook to read about the latest records.