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Melissa Hobson

Cassius, the world's biggest captive crocodile, may have been over 120 years old when he died

Close-up profile photo of the world largest crocodile showing its teeth.

Cassius, the world's largest captive crocodile, has died in Australia after his health started declining in mid-October.

"It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mate Cassius," Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat & Gift Shop wrote in a Facebook post announcing his death. "He was more than just a Crocodile, he was a cherished member of our family and brought joy and companionship to his best mate George for over 37 years."

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