The Australian celebrity died of cardiac arrest in 2006 after he was stung by a stingray barb. (Image: Shutterstock)
Stephen Robert Irwin (Steve Irwin), also known as the crocodile hunter, was a television celebrity and a wildlife conservationist. It will not be wrong to say that Steve was one among the many people who introduced a generation of children to wildlife and made them accept nature as a beautiful combination of flora and fauna. From teaching us ways to catch a snake, to making friends with crocodiles, Steve was among the best conservationists in this world.
The famous celebrity also founded the Australia Zoo in Brisbane, which later on became a popular tourist destination in Queensland. He was also involved in Inspection Service with slogans “Quarantine Matters! Don’t muck with it.” Steve was awarded Centenary Medal by the Australian government for his services in promoting Australian tourism.
Most of his life was spent with the venomous snakes and crocodiles. The Australian celebrity died of cardiac arrest in 2006 after he was stung by a stingray barb.
On his death anniversary, we remember the ever smiling face of Steve with some of his inspirational quotes:
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