Steve Irwin
The Crocodile Hunter and conservationist
Birthday Connections
February 22
1 people were born on this day
πBiography
Stephen Robert Irwin, nicknamed 'The Crocodile Hunter', was an Australian zookeeper, conservationist, and television personality. He achieved worldwide fame from the television series The Crocodile Hunter, an internationally broadcast wildlife documentary series which he co-hosted with his wife Terri.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Host of 'The Crocodile Hunter'
- β¦Global icon for wildlife conservation
- β¦Discovered Irwin's turtle (Elseya irwini)
π¬Famous Quotes
"Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first.
"I have no fear of losing my life - if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.
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