By Sheetal Kumari | March 17, 2025
Lolong was the largest crocodile ever recorded, measuring 6.17 metres long and weighing 1,075 kg.
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Lolong was caught in Bunawan, Philippines, in 2011 after reports of a giant crocodile attacking livestock.
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Before his capture, Lolong was suspected of attacking humans and was closely monitored by local authorities.
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Before his capture, Lolong was suspected of attacking humans and was closely monitored by local authorities.
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In 2012, Lolong was officially declared the world’s largest crocodile in captivity by Guinness World Records.
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Lolong was larger than most crocodiles, surpassing the previous record-holder, Cassius, by nearly a metre.
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After his capture, Lolong was kept in an eco-park in the Philippines, where he became a major tourist attraction.
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Lolong sadly died in 2013 due to pneumonia and cardiac arrest, shocking the world.
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His capture raised awareness about the importance of crocodile conservation and their role in the ecosystem.
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