Top 7 Facts About Oldest Crocodile In The World That Will Blow Your Mind!
By Jasreet Kaur05, Sep 2024 11:30 AMjagranjosh.com
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Henry is a 123-year-old Nile crocodile who is the world's oldest. Once dangerous, he now lives in a South African zoo. Tap to read more about the oldest crocodile in the world.
World's Oldest Crocodile
Henry, a 16-foot, 700 kg Nile crocodile, is the world’s oldest, born in 1900 in Botswana's Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A South African Resident
At 123 years old, Henry resides at the Crocworld Conservation Centre in Scottburgh, South Africa, captivating visitors with his enormous size and history.
Father of Thousands
Henry has fathered over 10,000 hatchlings with his six 'wives,' making him a prolific breeder in captivity, according to the zoo.
A Dark Past
Known for his past as a man-eater, Henry allegedly preyed on human children in early 1900s Botswana, causing fear among local tribes.
Captured by a Famous Hunter
Renowned hunter Sir Henry Neumann captured Henry instead of killing him, sentencing the crocodile to a lifetime of captivity and care.
Apex Predator Species
Henry’s species, Nile crocodiles, are apex predators found across Sub-Saharan Africa and responsible for hundreds of deaths annually due to their aggressive nature.