Overview

• Cassius was known for his impressive size, measuring 5.48 meters and weighing nearly one tonne, earning him the Guinness World Record in 2011.
• Captured in the Northern Territory in the 1980s, Cassius was relocated to Marineland Melanesia, where he became a beloved fixture for over 37 years.
• Despite missing parts of his snout and tail, likely from territorial disputes, Cassius was a gentle giant with a unique character.
• His exact age remains unknown, but estimates suggest he was born around 1903, making him one of the oldest known crocodiles.
• Marineland Melanesia plans to preserve parts of Cassius for scientific research to determine his precise age, although results may take months.