Lolong: The World's Largest Crocodile

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18 March 2025

Lolong holds the record as the largest crocodile ever documented, measuring an astonishing 6.17 meters in length and weighing 1,075 kg 


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He was captured in 2011 in Bunawan, Philippines, following reports of a massive crocodile preying on livestock


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Prior to his capture, Lolong was suspected of attacking humans, leading local authorities to closely monitor his movements


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In 2012, Guinness World Records officially recognized him as the world's largest crocodile in captivity


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Lolong surpassed the previous record-holder, Cassius, by nearly a meter, making him one of the most extraordinary crocodiles ever recorded


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After his capture, he was relocated to an eco-park in the Philippines, where he became a major tourist attraction


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Tragically, Lolong died in 2013 due to pneumonia and cardiac arrest, leaving the world in shock


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His capture brought global attention to the importance of crocodile conservation and their crucial role in the ecosystem


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