Lolong (died 10 February 2013) was the largest crocodile ever held 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.

Mar 12, 2025 · No, Lolong was not the biggest crocodile ever to exist. While he held the Guinness World Record as the “world’s largest crocodile in captivity,” measuring an impressive 6.17 meters (20 feet 3 inches), fossil evidence reveals creatures of far greater size roamed the

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. Suspected of...

Feb 21, 2022 · At 20.24 feet (6.17 meters) long, the Guinness World Records announced in 2012 that Lolong is now officially the largest saltwater crocodile in captivity ever. The Guinness listing is based...

Aug 19, 2023 · The biggest crocodile ever held in captivity, also the largest crocodile ever properly measured, Lolong, a saltwater crocodile, stretched an astonishing 6.17 meters (20 feet 3 inches) and weighed a colossal 1,075 kg (2,370 lb). In 2011, his immense size caught the attention of the zoologists.

Mar 17, 2025 · The definitive answer, unfortunately, is no. Lolong, the largest saltwater crocodile ever held in captivity, died on February 10, 2013. News of his passing reverberated globally, marking the end of an era for the small town of Bunawan in the Philippines, which had become synonymous with the magnificent reptile.

5 days ago · The largest crocodile ever officially recorded and captured was Lolong, a saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) from the Philippines. He measured an astounding 20 feet 3 inches (6.17 meters) in length and weighed approximately 2,370 pounds (1,075 kilograms). While anecdotal evidence suggests larger crocodiles may exist or have existed ...

Mar 12, 2025 · Lolong, the world’s largest crocodile ever recorded, measured 6.17 metres long. Captured in the Philippines, his story remains a symbol of nature’s incredible giants.

Feb 11, 2013 · The largest saltwater crocodile in captivity has died in the Philippines. Officials said the six-metre reptile, weighing more than 1,000kg, flipped over with a bloated stomach and was declared...