World's largest captive crocodile Cassius dies in Australia
Sydney: The world's largest crocodile in captivity has died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia on Saturday. Cassius was believed to be over 110 years old.
Measuring nearly 5.5 metres (18 feet) in length and weighing close to one ton, Cassius was awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest crocodile in captivity in 2011.
Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat shared the news on Facebook, describing Cassius as "our beloved mate" and "a cherished member of our family." They noted that his condition had been declining since October 15, stating, "He was very old and believed to be living beyond the years of a wild croc."
Before his life in captivity, Cassius was known for hunting and eating cattle and for attacking boat propellers.
The group’s website highlights that the huge saltwater crocodile had been living there since 1987, after being transported from the Northern Territory, where crocodiles play a significant role in the local tourism industry.
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Sharad Pawar suffers from mild dehydration, hospitalised in Pune
Pune (PTI): NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar was admitted to a private hospital in Pune on Sunday after suffering from mild dehydration, doctors said.
The condition of the 85-year-old Rajya Sabha member was stable, they said.
"He has been admitted to the Ruby Hall Clinic for mild dehydration and requires intravenous fluids. His condition is stable. He will remain in the hospital for two days and is expected to be discharged thereafter," Dr Purvez Grant, chief cardiologist and chairman and managing trustee of the hospital, said in a statement.
Dr Grant and Dr Abhijit Lodha, consultant physician at the hospital, were supervising his treatment.
Earlier, the former Union minister was admitted to the same hospital on February 9 following a chest infection and was discharged on February 14.
