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Cassius, the world's biggest captive crocodile, may have been over 120 years old when he died
Cassius the 17-foot saltwater crocodile was captured in 1984 after he started attacking cattle and boat propellers. He died ...
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After the Death of Cassius, the World's Largest Captive Crocodile, Scientists Are Trying to Solve the Mystery of His Age
Following his death, an animal autopsy may finally reveal how old Cassius truly was. Cassius was captured in the Finniss River in northern Australia in 1984. It’s difficult to determine an adult ...
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Crocodile quiz: Test your knowledge on the prehistoric predators
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Scientists to read Cassius the giant crocodile's bones to find out exactly how old he was when he died
Sally Isberg, founder of the Centre for Crocodile Research in Australia’s Northern Territory, told ABC News that "all ...
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Saltwater Crocodile: Enormous and Dangerously Patient
The saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus, is the largest living reptile on Earth, and it rules the waters from northern ...
Scientists hope to determine exact age of old Cassius, the world's biggest crocodile in captivity
A scientist hopes to learn more about the exact age of the iconic record-breaking saltwater crocodile Cassius, believed to be ...
World's oldest crocodile Cassius – famous for Australian boat rampage – dies aged 120
After living an infamous life of attacking boats and stalking cows, the world's oldest crocodile has passed away, with the ...
World’s largest crocodile dies in QLD sanctuary
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Sinuses prevented prehistoric crocodile relatives from deep diving, paleobiologists suggest
An international team of paleobiologists have found that the sinuses of ocean-dwelling relatives of modern-day crocodiles ...
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Farmer fights off 6ft-long crocodile in Bhitarkanika
Locals expressed growing concern over the situation. "Crocodiles are a serious threat. Neither humans nor animals can safely ...
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World’s largest crocodile dies in QLD sanctuary
Cassius then became the star attraction at the Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat on Green Island, off the coast of Cairns, Queensland. But Cassius had been in declining health since October ...