In the Philippines, the largest crocodile in the world was caught, weighing more than a ton and 6.4 meters in length
According to local authorities, the predator attacked livestock and people. Locals believe a huge crocodile may have eaten a farmer who went missing in July this year and several buffaloes south of Bunawan town. The Ministry of the Environment does not rule out that the predator may also be involved in the death of a 12-year-old girl in 2009.
“According to previous records of wildlife captures, the largest crocodile was a reptile 5.48 meters long. This is one of the largest animals that I have had to catch in the last 20 years, - told reporters Josephine de Leon from the Ministry of Environment and Wildlife. According to experts, a predatory reptile can be over 50 years old.
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“Local residents have calmed down. Of course, we cannot be sure that we have caught a man-eating crocodile, as there are other predators in the region,”said Josephine de Leon. The authorities decided not to kill the animal, but to place it in a zoo under construction in Bunwan to attract tourists.
The captured predator is a member of the family of combed crocodiles, which are considered the largest crocodiles on Earth. According to scientists, representatives of this species can reach up to 7 meters in length and live for over 100 years.
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On my own I will add that the crocodile Cassius from the Queensland Zoo (Australia) was previously recognized as the largest crocodile in the world kept in captivity. Just a couple of weeks ago, he was officially listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest crocodile in captivity. According to experts, Cassius may be 80 years old or 100 years old. Cassius's length is 5 meters 48 centimeters.