Facts about Lolong

1. 08

   Guinness World Records officially recognized Lolong as the world's largest crocodile in captivity, certifying his extraordinary length through formal measurement.

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2. 07

   Local fishermen initially spotted Lolong in the Agusan Marsh after he consumed a 2,000-pound water buffalo in 2011, prompting authorities to begin the massive capture operation.

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3. 06

   Weighing approximately 2,370 pounds, Lolong exceeded the typical mass of adult saltwater crocodiles by nearly double the average specimen size.

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4. 05

   Approximately 100 hunters deployed crocodile traps and nets across Agusan Marsh for three months before Lolong's capture, making it one of the largest wildlife operations in Philippine history.

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5. 04

   Over 100 crocodile hunters spent months searching the Agusan Marsh in 2011 before successfully capturing Lolong after he killed a water buffalo and a fisherman.

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6. 03

   Bunawan Ecopark in Mindanao, Philippines, became a major tourist destination after acquiring Lolong, with visitors traveling from around the world to view the record-breaking crocodile specimen.

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7. 02

   In 2013, Lolong died at Bunawan Ecopark in Mindanao at an estimated age of over 50 years old, and his preserved remains were displayed at the facility.

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8. 01

   The 20.24-foot saltwater crocodile named Lolong, captured in the Philippines in 2011, held the record as the longest crocodile ever measured in captivity.

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