By Sakshi Sah
Published Sep 02, 2024

Hindustan Times

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World’s oldest crocodile: Henry the 16 ft giant who has fathered 10,000 babies

Henry is known for his impressive size, he is considered the largest living crocodile in the world.

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This crocodile has very sharp teeth and is thought to have used them to attack human children in the past. 

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At 123 years, Henry is a gigantic crocodile, measuring 4.88 meters long and weighing 700 kilograms.

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This crocodile was named after Henry Neumann, a famous elephant hunter.

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According to reports, Henry was born on December 16, 1900, in the Okavango Delta in Botswana.

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Henry is 123 years old and among the oldest known living reptiles in the world.

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Henry is so big that his length is almost the same as a minibus.

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He was born in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a large inland delta located in the landlocked nation of southern Africa.

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Henry has been staying at the Crocworld Conservation Centre in Scottburgh in neighboring South Africa for over three decades.

Henry has been staying at the Crocworld Conservation Centre in Scottburgh in neighboring South Africa for over three decades.

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The conservation centre in South Africa celebrates Henry's birthday every year with visitors, including children.

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