Malang Crocodile: Largest Freshwater Crocodile in Captivity (PHOTO)

Malang crocodile Credit: Willamor A. Magbanua/INQUIRER MINDANAO A crocodile, named Malang, was caught by fishermen from Baranggay Dungguan in M’lang, North Cotabato last April 12, 2014. Reports say that Malang is a Crocodylus mindorensis (Philippine freshwater crocodile), measuring about one third the size of the more popular saltwater crocodile named Lolong. Malang reportedly measures about 2.18 meters long. Ali Hadji Nasser, Central Mindanao Chief of the Protected Areas and Wildlife Division (PAWD) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources declared that Malang is the largest living freshwater crocodile in captivity. Nasser explained that the previous largest freshwater crocodile was … Continue reading Malang Crocodile: Largest Freshwater Crocodile in Captivity (PHOTO)