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O/T OMG!! Steve Irwin
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wigan_twins
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i was sooooooo shocked :exc: :exc:
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Vaealikis Girl
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The guy was a bit out there so he's bound to have lovers and haters but maybe those who weren't too keen on him should choose not to read this thread. Whether you liked him or not surely it can be agreed upon that it's probably not the way to go to be insulting him after he so recently lost his life.
As for his tv shows, like any tv program of course there are going to be stunts aimed at entertaining people and making money. I think one thing that really needs to be acknowledged is that, no matter how he went about it, he was able to inform people about many endangered animals, particularly those that people may have previously preferred if the were not around. I met him a few times up at his zoo and he was a genuinely fun guy with an unbelievable passion for all creatures alike.
As for the incident with his son and the crocodile. I don't necessarily agree it was the right thing to do but different families act differently. For them their entire lives are about these animals and so it was probably not a big deal for them. The media also didn't show the large number of expert handlers who were prepared to be on the croc before it even had a chance to get close. What we see as dangerous may be seen as perfectly safe to people who know those animals. I mean we often let our babies play outside when we have large dogs as pets. Dogs have been proven to be just as unpredictable, but we believe we know our pets enough for it to be safe.
Steve Irwin did more for Australia than most people around the world will ever hear about and my thoughts go out to his wife and two beautiful children.
As for his tv shows, like any tv program of course there are going to be stunts aimed at entertaining people and making money. I think one thing that really needs to be acknowledged is that, no matter how he went about it, he was able to inform people about many endangered animals, particularly those that people may have previously preferred if the were not around. I met him a few times up at his zoo and he was a genuinely fun guy with an unbelievable passion for all creatures alike.
As for the incident with his son and the crocodile. I don't necessarily agree it was the right thing to do but different families act differently. For them their entire lives are about these animals and so it was probably not a big deal for them. The media also didn't show the large number of expert handlers who were prepared to be on the croc before it even had a chance to get close. What we see as dangerous may be seen as perfectly safe to people who know those animals. I mean we often let our babies play outside when we have large dogs as pets. Dogs have been proven to be just as unpredictable, but we believe we know our pets enough for it to be safe.
Steve Irwin did more for Australia than most people around the world will ever hear about and my thoughts go out to his wife and two beautiful children.
We'll miss you Freshy!!! Please come back!
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Danielle2006
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southern warrrior
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i have been to his zoo a couple of times now and really liked it. i live in queensland just a couple of hours drive from the sunshine coast and australia zoo. steve has done a lot to put australia, its animals and the scenery here on the world map. everyone has seen at least some of his tv programmes.he was a popular guy around here a "real good aussie bloke" im deeply saddened for Terri and the two children. Little Bob is not going to know his dad and thats a real shame. its a loss. :conf:
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No matter what your feelings about his TV shows, I must admit I thought some of his antics unneccessary, the one thing Steve was committed to was conservation.
You have to remember that his early shows about catching crocodiles were based on him capturing crocodiles that had become a danger to the population. His attempts to catch and re-home them elsewhere, were a last ditched attempt to save them. He knew that if he failed, then the animal would be shot in the name of public safety. He put his life at risk to prevent further injury to others, and death to one of gods creatures.
Also how many of us would stop a car, and move a venomous snake off the road so it would not get run over, yet on his shows I have seen him do this many times.
The guy had a great respect for the creatures he was talking about on T.V., and was trying in a different way to dispell the many myths about those creatures. In fact some of the provocation, such as shoving sticks into the snakes holes, was done to show just how much provocation snakes need before they strike, and that they do not attack unless heavily provoked.
A sad loss for the conservation world, and no doubt an even bigger loss for those people who were lucky enough to know the guy personally. He seemed to love life, and the life of all around him, not just human life.
Thoughts primarily must go out to Terri, his kids, and the rest of his familly and friends.
RIP Steve, may your work inspire many young people to continue your work.
You have to remember that his early shows about catching crocodiles were based on him capturing crocodiles that had become a danger to the population. His attempts to catch and re-home them elsewhere, were a last ditched attempt to save them. He knew that if he failed, then the animal would be shot in the name of public safety. He put his life at risk to prevent further injury to others, and death to one of gods creatures.
Also how many of us would stop a car, and move a venomous snake off the road so it would not get run over, yet on his shows I have seen him do this many times.
The guy had a great respect for the creatures he was talking about on T.V., and was trying in a different way to dispell the many myths about those creatures. In fact some of the provocation, such as shoving sticks into the snakes holes, was done to show just how much provocation snakes need before they strike, and that they do not attack unless heavily provoked.
A sad loss for the conservation world, and no doubt an even bigger loss for those people who were lucky enough to know the guy personally. He seemed to love life, and the life of all around him, not just human life.
Thoughts primarily must go out to Terri, his kids, and the rest of his familly and friends.
RIP Steve, may your work inspire many young people to continue your work.
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100% Warrior
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Was very shocked when I heard the news yesterday about Steve Irwin.
Unfortunately, it's clear from the media coverage that his methods of getting the conservation message across may not have been everyone's cup of tea. However, I think modern educational TV shows have to be exciting to keep kids interested or they quickly get bored, grab the remote and switch off.
Personally, I loved watching Steve's programmes on TV especially the series which went behind the scenes of Australia Zoo. Anybody watching could not fail to see Steve's enthusiasm for wildlife.
RIP Steve.
Unfortunately, it's clear from the media coverage that his methods of getting the conservation message across may not have been everyone's cup of tea. However, I think modern educational TV shows have to be exciting to keep kids interested or they quickly get bored, grab the remote and switch off.
Personally, I loved watching Steve's programmes on TV especially the series which went behind the scenes of Australia Zoo. Anybody watching could not fail to see Steve's enthusiasm for wildlife.
RIP Steve.