2006-09-05 00:08:24 · 11 answers · asked by Discotheque 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Stephen Robert Irwin (22 February 1962 – 4 September 2006), also known as the Crocodile Hunter, was an Australian naturalist, wildlife expert and television personality, best known for the television program The Crocodile Hunter, an unconventional wildlife documentary series broadcast worldwide and co-hosted with his wife Terri. He was also owner and operator of Australia Zoo, in Beerwah, Queensland, which was established by his wife along with his long time friend William Rollo.
Irwin parlayed youthful experience as a crocodile trapper into an international television career, a feature film, and a series of accolades in Australia for his promotion of tourism and environmental awareness. Despite a macho image as a wrangler of large, dangerous animals, Irwin was a committed conservationist. Nevertheless, his cavalier showman's approach also drew criticism, especially an incident when he held his baby boy as he fed crocodiles at his zoo.
On September 4, 2006, Irwin died whilst filming underwater documentary footage, when a stingray extended its barb into his chest. [1]
2006-09-05 00:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by Kalypsee 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Steve Irwin was the Crocodile Hunter, an Australlian zoologist who had a TV show where he would wrestles alligators, handle poisonous snakes, and generally interact with wildlife. He would educate people about wildlife and conservation and how important it is. He was a personal hero of mine. He had great heart. (no pun). A man of real character, courage, and devotion. I've seen those guys on 'Jack@ss' do some crazy stuff, but they're just freaks. Steve did very crazy things, like sneak up on Komodo dragons and pet them, handle poisonous wild snakes, and wrestle crocs, but he had a purpose. I remember episodes, years back, when Steve was still in mourning over the death of his dog that he grew up with. I remember an episode before they were parents when Steve and Terri, his wife, were having an arguement and kinda snapping at each other. True reality TV. I used to joke when people would ask 'who is god?', and I would answer Steve Irwin. He was a real man and a hero of mine.
2006-09-05 07:16:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steve Irwin WAS the crocodile hunter (where have you been hiding?)
2006-09-05 07:12:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you been living in a cave .
He was " The Crocodile Hunter "
He was a charismatic ,funny and adventuresome host of many wildlife shows .
He has been on Animal planet ,The Learning Channel ,Discovery ,or don`t you watch educational shows.
2006-09-05 07:14:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Crocodile hunter.
He made a mistake that cost him his life.
He was a good guy as far as I could see.
Rest in Peace dude.
2006-09-05 07:13:21 · answer #5 · answered by KeAhi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He WAS a celebrity crocodile hunter and Zoo owner.
2006-09-05 07:11:38 · answer #6 · answered by malcy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is a legend in the animal world.
Better known as the crocodile hunter
2006-09-05 07:11:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a shame that u dont know him. He was a naturalist and also the owner of The Australian zoo. He passed out yesterday. Why didnt I die instead of him??????
He was my IDOL.
I wish that his soul will rest in peace.
2006-09-05 07:17:29 · answer #8 · answered by Scoob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fair dinkum Aussie. I am from a culture where males don't cry. I did and that says it all.
2006-09-05 07:15:01 · answer #9 · answered by Tom Cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
err the guy from crocodile hunter. he passed away yesterday right...
2006-09-05 07:11:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋