One of many stars of Crocodile Dundee, who appeared alongside Paul Hogan within the 1986 blockbuster, has died at an estimated age of 90, the reptile’s caretakers have confirmed.

Burt, the five-metre-long, 700kg saltwater crocodile, died in captivity at Crocosaurus Cove, a crocodile herpetarium and aquarium in Darwin, Australia, the place he had been residing since 2008.

In a press release, the zoo mentioned on Fb: “It’s with nice disappointment that we announce the passing of Burt, the enduring Saltwater crocodile and star of the Australian basic Crocodile Dundee.”

“Burt handed away peacefully over the weekend, estimated to be over 90 years previous, marking the top of an unbelievable period.”

The typical saltwater crocodile sometimes lives for about 70 years however some might stay for as much as 100 years. The species is the biggest reptile on the planet and is able to consuming any animal that strays too near it.

Burt grew to become one of many world’s most well-known reptiles because of the worldwide success of the Peter Faiman-directed movie Crocodile Dundee, which stays the highest-grossing Australian movie of all time.

Within the movie, American reporter Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski) travels to the Australian outback to satisfy the infamous eccentric poacher Mick “Crocodile” Dundee (Hogan). He saves her from a crocodile assault, and in return, she invitations him again to New York Metropolis, the place he encounters the complexities of recent life for the primary time.

Paying tribute to the titular crocodile, the zoo mirrored on Burt’s inspiring story and rise to fame, when he was captured within the early Nineteen Eighties earlier than his large display screen debut.

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“Burt’s life story is considered one of power, resilience, and a character as daring because the High Finish itself,” they mentioned.

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“Captured within the Nineteen Eighties within the Reynolds River, Burt grew to become probably the most recognised crocodiles on this planet, showing in Crocodile Dundee and serving to to form Australia’s picture as a land of rugged pure magnificence and awe-inspiring wildlife.”

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The zoo remarked that Burt was a “confirmed bachelor” and was fiercely unbiased, judging by his lack of enthusiasm to satisfy a mate on the crocodile farm.

The assertion continued: “In 2008, Burt made his technique to Crocosaurus Cove, the place he grew to become a fierce and engaging ambassador for crocodile training.”

“Identified for his unbiased nature, Burt was a confirmed bachelor — an perspective he made clear throughout his earlier years at a crocodile farm.

“His fiery temperament earned him the respect of his caretakers and guests alike, as he embodied the uncooked and untamed spirit of the saltwater crocodile.”