Lolong, the holder of the Guiness World Record for being the largest crocodile of its kind to be held in captivity was announced dead last February 11, 2013. After being held for 17 months, his rival "Cassius" from Australia now reclaims the title measuring 17ft 11ins while previous holder "Lolong" measured 6.17 meter (20.24ft).
It was said that Lolong was last fed in the middle of January of 2013, but caretakers notice an unusual bloat in his stomach in the previous days. Unfortunately the veterinarian they contacted didn't make it in time. Lolong was said to be in his 50 - 60. A young age for his species which could live up to 70+ years.
It must have been bad news for locals where Lolong was captivated but let's just think of the positive sides. Lolong now doesn't have to suffer the small cage where he really doesn't belong. An attraction given to the Philippines for a short time and as we mourn for the death of an outstanding creature, specialists are currently conducting an autopsy to figure out what went wrong.
Stay tuned as we all wait for the announcement on Lolong's cause of death.
Reference:
[1] Yahoo
It was said that Lolong was last fed in the middle of January of 2013, but caretakers notice an unusual bloat in his stomach in the previous days. Unfortunately the veterinarian they contacted didn't make it in time. Lolong was said to be in his 50 - 60. A young age for his species which could live up to 70+ years.
It must have been bad news for locals where Lolong was captivated but let's just think of the positive sides. Lolong now doesn't have to suffer the small cage where he really doesn't belong. An attraction given to the Philippines for a short time and as we mourn for the death of an outstanding creature, specialists are currently conducting an autopsy to figure out what went wrong.
Stay tuned as we all wait for the announcement on Lolong's cause of death.
Reference:
[1] Yahoo
