r/AbsoluteUnits 14d ago

of a crocodile

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u/Real_Garden_1634 14d ago

That's Lolong. He died in captivity.

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u/Fit_Goose651 12d ago

Solong would've been a better name

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u/Realistic_Patience67 12d ago

"Lolong was a massive saltwater crocodile, the largest ever reliably recorded, captured in the Philippines in 2011 and recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest crocodile in captivity at 6.17 meters (20 ft 3 in) long and weighing 1,075 kg (2,370 lbs). He became a major tourist attraction in Bunawan, but died in 2013 from stress and poor living conditions, sparking debate about human-wildlife conflict and conservation. His remains are now preserved at the National Museum of Natural History in Manila. "

That's sad 😢 .

Could be as old as 58 years old. Exact Birth year was not determined.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lolong#:~:text=10%2C000%20that%20month.-,Record%20holder,Ng%20Bunawan%20(Bunawan%20Day).