Lolong is Guinness' Largest Crocodile

Finally! Lolong, the great buwaya (crocodile) caught in the town of Bunawan, is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest crocodile in captivity. This confirmation came 7 months after a team from National Geographic visited Bunawan to measure the giant crocodile.

The National Geographic team was led by the Dr. Adam Briton, who is a crocodile expert. Dr. Britton and his team hailed Lolong as the world’s largest crocodile dethroning Cassius from the National Geographic list. Cassius was captured in Australia and was considered as the largest croc before the discovery of Lolong.

According to Guinness World Records website, Lolong measured 6.17 m (20.24 ft) and has a weight of approximately 1,075 kg (2,370 lbs).

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Lolong, the world's largest croc.

Lolong was captured by the late Ernesto “Lolong” Coñate. The hunt was begun because there were reports that a crocodile in Agusan Marsh has eaten a schoolgirl and a fisherman. Coñate died before Lolong was captured by other crocodile hunters in his team.

Local leaders of the town of Bunawan expect that the announcement of Guinness World Records will improve the town’s tourism. Lolong was placed inside an 800 meters pen and many people flocked Bunawan just to see the world’s largest crocodile.

Crocodile hunters believe that there are other crocodiles in Agusan Marsh that are larger than Lolong. It is possible that Lolong will be dethroned by his kin in Agusan Marsh from Guinness Book of World Records.

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New Float and Fries on Jollibee Menu

I just saw new items on Jollibee menu that I want to try. These items are the new flavors of Jollibee float and the weird looking French fries.

I remember the time when Jollibee is offering the University Floats last year during the height of UAAP hype. I like the flavors of those floats especially the Green Apple Float. The University Floats were removed from the Jollibee menu after the UAAP season. Jollibee floats returned to their “normal” flavor, which is the regular Coke Float.

Now, Jollibee offers two new floats and these are the Coffee Float for the coffee addicts and the Chocolate Float for the chocolate lovers. 

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Jollibee's chocolate float.

Another new item on the Jollibee menu is the Crisscut Fries.

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Jollibee's Crisscut Fries

I guess that this new fries replaced the Jolly Crispy Fries which were in cheese and cream sour flavors. The Crisscut Fries comes in a weird shape and the only flavor is cheese. I hope that Jollibee will add new flavors for Crisscut fries soon.

It is good that Jollibee is keen in adding new items on Jollibee menu. At least its patrons will taste something new. As for me, I might try the chocolate float and the Crisscut Fries when I eat at Jollibee again.

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Mascots for Jollibee Party Package

I said in my post, “How to Plan Your Jollibee Party”, that the mascot of Jollibee is always present in any Jollibee party. The country’s fast food restaurant ensured the presence of Jollibee because they know that kids love to see Jollibee in their parties.

If you want to know more about Jollibee party, please visit my post about Jollibee party package.

It is not only Jollibee who can be present in your child’s birthday party. Other favorite characters of Jollibee may come. Here are the other Jollibee mascots that can come over your child’s party:

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From left to right: Yum, Hetty, Jollibee, Twirlie and Popo.

Popo the French Fries Mascot

Popo loves sports and the outdoors, thus he have lots of energy that can infect the kids. Popo can play any games the kids want be it basketball, game of tag, or jumping rope. So, if you want a Jollibee party that has a lot of games it is best that you invite Popo to your party.

Twirlie the Sundae Mascot

Twirlie is the performer in the group. She loves to sing especially to her friends. She is also good in dancing. Twirlie dreams of being a superstar. If the kids want to show their talents in singing and dancing then you should invite Twirlie to your party.

Mr. Yum the Burger Mascot

Yum is the science wiz of the Jollibee gang. He has a laboratory where he experiments, research and study a lot of things. Yum have a lot of interesting facts to share your kids during the party.

Hetty the Spaghetti Mascot

Hetty is the cheerleader of the gang. Kids will lighten up once they see Hetty’s rah rah rah chants during the party.

These are the mascots that you can invite to your party. Remember that Jollibee is already present. All Jollibee needs is to be with his companions so that your party will be lively and fun.

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Image of Jollibee mascots came from Ajay's Writing on the Wall.