STEVE Irwin AKA The Crocodile Hunter would face crocs and snakes without a care in the world, all in the name of conservation.
But his life was tragically cut short when he was killed by a stingray, leaving behind his beloved children.
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Who are Bindi and Robert Irwin?
Bindi
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Bindi Irwin is Steve and mum Terri’s eldest, and was born on July 24, 1998, in Queensland.
She was named after her father’s favourite female crocodile at his Australia Zoo.
From the age of two she appeared in Steve’s show The Crocodile Hunter Diaries.
While still a child she fronted her own children’s TV documentary series Bindi the Jungle Girl, which appeared on Discovery Kids and featured regular appearances from Steve and Terri.
After her dad died, her poignant eulogy at Steve’s memorial service, which was broadcast live around the world, was voted the TV moment of the year by an Australian weekly magazine.
Bindi has also released several child fitness DVDs, as well as being appointed a tourism ambassador for Australia.
In 2012 she hosted her own nature-themed game show, Bindi’s Bootcamp, and in 2015 she won Dancing with the Stars.
As Bindi has grown, so has her passion for conservation.
She continues to work at her dad’s Australia Zoo and has travelled the world to discover more about wildlife.
Bindi is also happily married to husband Chandler Powell, and they have a daughter called Grace together.
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Robert
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Robert Irwin was born in Queensland on December 1, 2003.
He came to public attention when just one month old, after his dad Steve held him in his arm while feeding a saltwater crocodile during a public show.
Robert’s proximity to the 12-foot reptile proved highly controversial, with animal rights and child welfare groups condemning the naturalist’s actions.
Steve defended himself on the US Today Show, and insisted that because of his many years of experience in dealing with such predators ensured Robert was in no danger.
In his teenage years he has co-hosted the Discovery Kids series Wild But True.
Robert is also a talented wildlife photographer, and has taken pictures of animals since an early age.
His photograph called The Catch, of a huntsman spider clutching a dead frog, was highly commended in the 2018 edition of the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.
Robert continues to work for Australia Zoo TV, and his own channel..
When did their dad Steve Irwin die?
Steve died on September 4, 2006, aged 44 while filming at Batt Reef in Queensland for the series Ocean’s Deadliest.
He was snorkelling in shallow waters in an attempt to get footage for the conservation programme he presented with his daughter – Bindi The Jungle Girl.
While chest deep in the water he was stung by a stingray due to a defence response and died after excessive bleeding when its barb pierced his heart.
Steve’s death is believed to be the only stingray fatality ever captured on camera.
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