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| Species | Crocodylus porosus |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | Northern Territory, Australia |
| Died | 21–22 December 2024 Crocosaurus Cove, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Known for | Crocodile Dundee |
| Weight | 700 kg (1,543 lb) |
| Named after | Burt Reynolds |
Burt (c. 1934 – December 2024) was an Australian saltwater crocodile that starred in the 1986 film Crocodile Dundee. He died in December 2024, estimated to be at least 90 years old.
Burt was named after Burt Reynolds, and he was cast in Crocodile Dundee a few years after being captured in the wild from the Reynolds River in Australia's Northern Territory. Burt appears in a scene where American journalist Sue Charlton (portrayed by Linda Kozlowski) is saved by Mick Dundee (Paul Hogan) during a crocodile attack.
Burt also served as the visual effects model in the 2007 Australian film Rogue. From 2008, he lived at Crocosaurus Cove, a crocodile sanctuary in Darwin, where he attempted to predict election results. Staff there noted his "fiery temperament". In 2018, he gained media attention for accurately predicting France's victory over Croatia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final by biting a French flag over a Croatian flag. The flags, which had chicken wings attached, were the same size and colour. He was dubbed the "Psychic Croc" by Northern Territory News. He had previously incorrectly predicted that Australia would win against France during their 2018 group-stage match.
Burt died at Crocosaurus Cove on the weekend of 21–22 December 2024. The sanctuary described him as a "fierce and fascinating ambassador for crocodile education" and stated they would erect a commemorative sign in his honour. Burt's precise age at death is unknown, as he was captured in the 1980s at an indeterminate age. Experts estimate that he was likely nearing 100 years old. He was measured to be 5 metres long and weighed 700 kilograms.
References
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