Cassius the 17-foot saltwater crocodile was captured in 1984 after he started attacking cattle and boat propellers. He died ...

The world's largest crocodile in captivity has died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia. Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long ...

Cassius was a massive saltwater crocodile that had lived in the Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat since 1987, but researchers estimated the crocodile could be upwards of 110 years old.

Cassius the saltwater crocodile held the Guinness World Records title as the world's largest crocodile in captivity.

The Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat & Gift Shop posted on Facebook about the loss of Cassius. "It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mate Cassius," the post read.

Cassius lived at the Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat on Green Island. Cassius, the world's largest known crocodile in captivity, has died in a Queensland wildlife sanctuary in Australia.

So long Cassius – the world’s largest captive crocodile has died at his home Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat in Green ...

World's largest captive record-breaking crocodile Cassius dies in Australia ...

He was thought to be more than 110 years old. Cassius, weighing in at more than one ton, had been in declining health since ...

Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat said in a post on social media that Cassius was "our beloved mate" and "a cherished member of our family". Cassius had previously lived in the wild ...

The Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat & Gift Shop posted on Facebook about the loss of Cassius. "It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mate Cassius," the post read.