Burt, the famous crocodile star from Crocodile Dundee, died at 90

Burt, the famous crocodile star from Crocodile Dundee, died at 90

(AP)- Burt, The impressive crocodile, which was famous with a cameo appearance in the film "Crocodile Dundee". He was known for his fiery temperament and his majestic presence.

Burt died last weekend, as the Crocosaurus Cove Reptilien-Aquarium announced in Darwin, Australia. He was at least 90 years old.

unique under the crocodiles

"Burt was known for his independent character and was a confirmed bachelor-a attitude that he made clear on a crocodile farm during his early years," said Crocosaurus Cove in a social media post.

"He was not only a crocodile, but also a nature of nature and a memory of the power and splendor of these incredible creatures. Although his personality could be challenging, she at the same time made him so unforgettable and loved with all those who worked with him, as well as the thousands who visited him over the years," wrote the aquarium.

Burts impressive size and life story

Burt was a salt water crocodile that is estimated at more than 5 meters (16 feet). He was captured in the Reynolds River in the 1980s and, according to Crocosaurus Cove, became one of the most famous crocodiles in the world.

in the 1986 film Paul Hogan plays the rough crocodile hunter Mick Dundee. In one scene, the American Sue Charlton, embodied by actress Linda Kozlowski, while filling her drinking container in a water point, is attacked by a crocodile before it is saved by Dundee.

film error and aftermath

Burt can be seen briefly when he jumps out of the water. However, the crocodile, which is shown more in more detail, is apparently presented as something else when Dundee saves the day. The Internet Movie Database points out that the film has made a mistake by showing an American alligator with a dull snout.

a legacy of Burt

The Australian aquarium, in which Burt has lived since 2008, has a "Cage of Death" that is considered the only crocodile diving in the country. It plans to honor Burts legacy with a memorial sign that celebrates "his extraordinary life as well as the stories and interactions that he shared during his time in the park."