How big was the crocosaurus?

At 5.1m long and weighing 600kg, we think this ancient looking big guy is certainly worthy of his name.

1. What was the biggest crocodile that ever lived?
2. How big was the biggest crocodile ever?
3. Did crocodiles used to be bigger?
4. Which is bigger Nile crocodile vs saltwater crocodile?
5. Is a crocosaurus real?
6. What is the meaning of crocosaurus?
7. How big is Bosco the crocodile?
8. How big is Brutus the crocodile?
9. Where is Lolong now?
10. How ancient are crocodiles?

What was the biggest crocodile that ever lived?

The largest one ever officially measured was Lolong, who was a saltwater crocodile who measured 20 feet 3 inches long and weighed 2,370 pounds. Unfortunately, he died of congestive heart failure in February 2013. The largest crocodile alive is Cassius who is about 100 years old.

How big was the biggest crocodile ever?

Record holder

In June 2012, six months after Australian zoologist and crocodile expert Dr. Adam Britton gathered measurements, Lolong was officially certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the "world's largest crocodile in captivity" at 6.17 m (20 ft 3 in).

Did crocodiles used to be bigger?

The crocs listed were large, yes, but not as big as most people think. But in the prehistoric ages, some animals were much bigger than today's counterparts – including crocodiles.

Which is bigger Nile crocodile vs saltwater crocodile?

Australia has saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) which are bigger than the Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus). The saltie is the world largest living reptile, growing to an average size of 6.7 m and weight around 2000 kgs.

Is a crocosaurus real?

The Crocosaurus is a carnivorous semi-aquatic Dinosaur found in the rivers and marshes of northern Allansia. ... We know the Crocosaurus is a Dinosaur and not a Crocodile, due to its three-clawed forelimbs and lack of heavily armoured scales. Both of these are non-Crocodile characteristics.

What is the meaning of crocosaurus?

Crocosaurus) A large, dinosaur-like crocodile.

How big is Bosco the crocodile?

He is a very young, yet explosive, animal. He's about 18 or 19 years old and measures in at 10 ½ ft long and approximately 200 kgs. This bloke's a nightmare. He would have to be one of the most aggressive, destructive crocs we've ever come across.

How big is Brutus the crocodile?

Well-known Northern Territory reptile Brutus, located in the Adelaide River, is estimated to be about 5.5m in length. Brutus has even even bigger nearby neighbour.

Where is Lolong now?

The National Museum of the Philippines on Thursday moved “Lolong,” the world's once biggest crocodile in captivity, to the National Museum of Natural History.

How ancient are crocodiles?

Modern crocodiles and alligators are almost unchanged from their ancient ancestors of the Cretaceous period (about 145–66 million years ago). That means that animals that were almost identical to the ones you can see today existed alongside dinosaurs!