{"id":2185045,"date":"2024-12-30T18:00:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T17:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/?p=2185045"},"modified":"2024-12-28T09:47:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-28T08:47:12","slug":"crocodile-dundee-crocodile-dies-at-90-years-old","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/crocodile-dundee-crocodile-dies-at-90-years-old\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cCrocodile Dundee\u201d Crocodile Dies at 90 Years Old"},"content":{"rendered":"

The crocodile known as Burt, who gained fame for his role in the 1986 film \u201cCrocodile Dundee,\u201d has passed away.<\/p>\n

Burt lived at Crocosaurus Cove, a wildlife attraction in Darwin, Australia, where staff recently shared the news of his death. He was believed to be over 90 years old.<\/p>\n

Burt became famous for his on-screen appearance alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit comedy that grew into a cultural phenomenon, eventually resulting in two sequels.<\/p>\n

The Crocosaurus Cove team paid tribute to Burt, highlighting his unique personality and role as an ambassador for saltwater crocodiles. \u201cKnown for his independent nature, Burt was a confirmed bachelor.<\/p>\n

His fiery temperament earned him the respect of his caretakers and visitors alike,\u201d the center shared on social media.<\/p>\n

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A post shared by Crocosaurus Cove | Darwin NT (@crocosauruscove)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n