Resident of the zoo in Nikolaev is the status of the oldest crocodile on the planet.
The 70-year 70-year-old crocodile John from Nikolaev made in the Ukrainian Book of records 70-year-old crocodile John of Nikolaev brought the Book of records of Ukraine crocodile Bob from Nikolaev became the record – the oldest mississippiensis alligator in the world that lives in captivity. Typically, these reptiles live not more than 45 years.
The Director of a zoo Vladimir topchy first saw Bob when he was still naturalists. “As far as I remember, I remember this animal. The zoo is older than me only crocodile Bob. In 1952, the Gator came to us from Moscow in exchange for four cubs,” said the man. From a small 50-cm baby has grown 3-meter alligator.
Elena Koval caring for Bob for 14 years and is convinced that the alligator is smart, and his assistant feels, even through the wall and immediately crawls to greet. “But when I scrubbed the glass, sees me, swims. You are my joy, the fat man,” – said the employee of the Nikolaev zoo. Crocodile performs all teams Helena, obediently crawls in the other enclosure when you need to clean up. Good eats, especially loves meat and fish. The greatest pleasure gets from swimming in the water relaxes and pleases the eye with a relaxed behavior.
Zoo workers say that despite belonging to extremely dangerous predators, Bob, for a good temper and very quiet. Assuming that this is the secret to his longevity. The age and status of the animal-record confirmed in the records Book of Ukraine. And in the zoo hope that in 10 years you will invite guests on the new record anniversary washi.
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