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

A photograph of Lolong during captivity

Species Crocodylus porosus (Saltwater crocodile) Sex Male Died 10 February 2013 Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, Philippines Resting place National Museum of Natural History, Manila Known for Guinness World Record "world's largest crocodile in captivity" Weight 1,075 kg (2,370 lb)