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Steve Irwin

Australian tv-personality nicknamed "Crocodile hunter" for his crocodile handling.

Irwin died in 2006 when a stingray's tail perforated his heart while filming in Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

The environmentalist organization "Sea Shepperd" named a ship after him.


“I have a message for my fans. Whatever you want to do in this world, it is achievable. The most important thing that I've found, that perhaps you could use, is be passionate and enthusiastic in the direction that you choose in life, and you'll be a winner.”
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“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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“You know, you can touch a stick of dynamite, but if you touch a venomous snake it’ll turn around and bite you and kill you so fast it’s not even funny.”
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“Where I live if someone gives you a hug it’s from the heart.”
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“Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first.”
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“My job, my mission, the reason I’ve been put onto this planet, is to save wildlife. And I thank you for comin’ with me. Yeah, let’s get 'em!”
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“If we can teach people about wildlife, they will be touched. Share my wildlife with me. Because humans want to save things that they love.”
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