World's Biggest and Largest Crocodile Captured in the Philippines

Posted by Boffill Friday, September 9, 2011



World’s biggest crocodile has been caught by villagers of Bunawan, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines. This salt water crocodile is believed to be 21ft long and weighing 2,369lb (1,075kg) and is suspected to be the cause of attacking 2 villagers in the area.  The biggest crocodile currently holding a world record is at 18ft male currently residing at Australian Nature Park. Herpetologist, Bryann Barr, said "I'd be surprised if it was truly six meters,” Alligator biologist, Allan Woodward, also said “There’s never been a crocodile longer than approximately 18feet (5.5 meters)”.
Mayor of Bunawan town stretching his arms

Lolong, crocodile's given name, is inviting more tourist to the province

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