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Lolong (died 10 February 2013) was the largest crocodile in captivity. He was a saltwater crocodile ( Crocodylus porosus ) measured at 6.17 m (20 ft 3 in), and weighed 1,075 kg (2,370 lb), making him one of the largest crocodiles ever measured from snout-to-tail.
Feb 10, 2013 · Lolong, a grand, 6.17-metre long crocodile that earned global notoriety in late 2011 after being recognised as the largest in captivity, has passed away at the Bunawan Eco-Park and Research Centre, his home for the last 18 months.
Feb 11, 2013 · Lolong was captured after a hunt involving dozens of people. The largest saltwater crocodile in captivity has died in the Philippines. Officials said the six-metre reptile, weighing more than 1...
Jul 3, 2012 · Lolong has hit the big time—at 20.24 feet (6.17 meters) long, the saltwater crocodile is officially the largest in captivity, the Guinness World Records announced recently.
Aug 19, 2023 · In 2011, Adam Britton, a renowned crocodile expert from National Geographic, undertook the task of measuring this gargantuan creature. The results were undeniable: at 6.17 meters (20 feet 3 inches) and weighing 1,075 kg (2,370 lb), Lolong was a true titan of the crocodile world.
Feb 11, 2013 · But it was unclear if Lolong, a saltwater crocodile, was responsible for the attacks, so authorities made him the star of the show at the crocodile park near Bunawan.
Rappler learns the true cause behind the death of Lolong, formerly the world's largest crocodile in captivity Follow Rappler for the latest news in the Philippines and around the world. Support...
Feb 11, 2013 · Lolong is the largest crocodile in captivity no longer—the giant reptile has died in the Philippines.
Oct 30, 2019 · So Long, Lolong, King of the Buwayas (“crocodiles”) Perhaps the story of Lolong will inspire others to treat captive animals, even if only for scientific and scholarly purposes, more humanely and properly.
Apr 6, 2022 · Lolong’s Bigger Granddaddy Killed in Laguna. Did you know that a giant man-eating saltwater crocodile–way bigger than Lolong –was killed in the Philippines two centuries ago? In 1823, a huge saltwater crocodile was killed near the town of Jalajala in Laguna de Bay.
