Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat expressed on social media that Cassius was "our beloved mate" and "a treasured member of our family." Prior to his captivity, Cassius resided in the wild, where he gained notoriety for preying on cattle and damaging boat propellers before his capture. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the habitat's founder, George Craig, acquired Cassius in 1987. The habitat noted that Cassius "provided joy and companionship to his closest friend George for more than 37 years." Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat expressed on social media that Cassius was "our beloved mate" and "a treasured member of our family." Prior to his captivity, Cassius resided in the wild, where he gained notoriety for preying on cattle and damaging boat propellers before his capture. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the habitat's founder, George Craig, acquired Cassius in 1987. The habit