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Steve Irwin - The Crocodile Hunter
Steve Irwin, also known as "The Crocodile Hunter," was a worldwide celebrity who performed amazing animal stunts and brought the world closer to its wildlife. This portal is a tribute to the crocodile hunter, who passed away on... [more]
Steve Irwin, also known as "The Crocodile Hunter," was a worldwide celebrity who performed amazing animal stunts and brought the world closer to its wildlife.
This portal is a tribute to the crocodile hunter, who passed away on September 4, 2006, when a sting ray's barbed pierced his heart.
Last year we told you about a turtle named after Steve Irwin. Now yet another species, described in the following Queensland Museum release, has been named after the popular television host, wildlife expert and conservationist, who died in 2006.
Queensland Museum scientist Dr John Stanisic has named a rare species of tree snail discovered in north Queensland in honor of wildlife advocate and conservationist Steve Irwin.
The snail, Crikey...
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The late Steve Irwin, who became an international television star as the host of The Crocodile Hunter, has been immortalized by scientists who discovered a rare Australian land snail and named it in honor of the enthusiastic conservationist and wildlife advocate.
Queensland Museum Honorary Research Fellow Dr. John Stanisic and his colleagues named the snail Crikey steveirwini, which combines Irwin's first and last names with his signature...
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A tree snail found in the tropical forest near Cairns, Australia has been named after the late Steve Irwin. Dr. John Stanisic of the Queensland Museum named it Crikey steveirwini.
The scientist described Crikey steveirwini as “a colourful snail, with swirling bands of creamy yellow, orange-brown and chocolate giving the shell an overall khaki appearance”.
“It [...]
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From neatorama.com
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Todd Richard A photo of a photo of Steve Irwin at his Australia Zoo outside Brisbane. It's Steve Irwin Day in Australia. And around the world for that matter. In a world obsessed with celebrity, Steve was a bit different than the likes of Britney ...
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One day after her husband was honoured with an Australian commemorative dollar coin, Terri Irwin is being attacked over an out-of-control bushfire at the suspected site of the Crocodile Hunter's secret burial ground.
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