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Jun 24, 2017 · 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.
May 19, 2018 · The skeletal remains of Lolong, once the world’s largest crocodile in captivity, proved to be a major crowd drawer at the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), which formally opened on Friday to coincide with National Museum Day.
Jun 27, 2017 · The remains of "Lolong", a crocodile once certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest held in captivity, was transferred to the National Museum's forthcoming Natural History nook.
Jul 16, 2018 · ONE OF THE STARS OF THE MUSEUM IS LOLONG, certified by the Guiness Book of World Records as the largest saltwater crocodile held in captivity at 6.17 meters or 20.3 feet. Lolong was captured in September 2011 in the Agusan Marsh.
Lastly, upon entry, up in the ceiling is the hanging skeleton of “Lolong” ”, the former Guinness World Records holder as the largest saltwater crocodile in captivity from September 3, 2011 until his death on February 10, 2013.
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. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Everyday we get to do cool stuff at the National Museum but some days are cooler than others. Here is a photo of the stuffed Lolong being moved from the Taxidermy Visible Storage at the National Museum of Anthropology to his new and permanent home at our forthcoming Natural History Museum.
