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Autopsy carried out on giant croc

Philippine veterinarians conducted an autopsy on the world's largest saltwater crocodile ever caught, amid concerns it died of mistreatment in a small pen where it was on show for tourists.

Workers put ice blocks around the remains of the saltwater crocodile "Lolong", on February 11, 2013, in the southern Philippines. Veterinarians conducted an autopsy on the world's largest saltwater crocodile ever caught, amid concerns it died of mistreatment in a small pen where it was on show for tourists.

"Lolong", who measured 6.17 metres (20.24 feet), died from a mystery illness on Sunday inside his small enclosure in the southern Philippines, where he had been on display since being caught in marshlands in 2011.

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  • patchar

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    Discussion 2 : 13 Feb 2013 at 15.202

    there is nothing wrong if they would like to find out the cause of his death. It could help them do better next time in caring captive crocs.

  • Birdie

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    Discussion 1 : 12 Feb 2013 at 16.071

    What is the point of autopsy? Right in the beginning after this crocodile was caught, it should be properly kept by any countries who have the financial resources and facility to keep this very rare specimen. The whole episode is simply one of great stupidity and a waste of time. By keeping this in a pathetic enclosure is simply foolish and selfish for the development of science. So what if the Philippines carry out the autopsy? Can the crocodile be brought to life again?

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