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SYDNEY - A 5.48-meter Australian crocodile that held the world record as the largest crocodile in captivity has died, a wildlife sanctuary said on Saturday. He was thought to be more than 110 years old.Cassius, weighing in at more than one ton, had been in declining health since October 15, Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat said on Facebook.
"Cassius will be deeply missed, but our love and memories of him will remain in our hearts forever."The group's website said he had lived at the sanctuary since 1987 after being transported from the neighboring Northern Territory, where crocodiles are a key part of the region's tourist industry.Cassius, a saltwater crocodile, held the Guinness World Records title as the world's largest crocodile in captivity.
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