What Is the Largest Crocodile Ever Caught Alive? Facts About Lolong the Saltwater Crocodile

Discover the story of Lolong, the largest saltwater crocodile ever caught alive, measuring over 20 feet in the Philippines.

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The largest crocodile ever caught alive was Lolong, a saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) captured in the Philippines in 2011. Lolong measured 20.24 feet (6.17 meters) in length, making him the largest crocodile ever held in captivity.

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  1. How big was Lolong, the largest crocodile ever caught alive? Lolong measured 20.24 feet (6.17 meters) in length, making him the largest saltwater crocodile ever held in captivity.
  2. Where and when was the largest crocodile ever caught alive? Lolong was captured in the Philippines in 2011.
  3. What species was the largest crocodile ever caught alive? The largest crocodile ever caught alive was a saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus).

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