Sunday 11 May 2014

" Steve Irwin " .............The saviour of vulnerable species

No one had played more potent role in rescuing animals worldwide than Steve Irvins. With guts more than a superman, he created history by communicating with animals ,standing less then a foot away from them . His presence made the Australian Zoo ,a sincerely discussed topic worldwide. When one gets ants in his pants, when confronted by a mere cougar, this man used to make grizzles and the largest family member of the cat kingdom with a mane ,run for their life.As we all know that he  is no more but we also know that he is and will always be in our hearts as  " Crocodile Hunter ".


                                             There is no single naturalist or zoologist who can't be inspired by a personality like Irvin. .Mesmerised audience used to drool all over the ground ,when witnessed steve's friendship with animals and vice - versa . He was a gem of a person.
                  

     Stephen Robert , " Steve Irwin "   was born on his mother's birthday on 22/02/1962.  in a suburb of Melbourne.The birthday girl's name was Lyn and her spouse's was Bob Irwin . He attended Landsborough State School and Caloundra State High School.in Queensland . By his guardian's encouragement he started to help them run the small Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park.This was the place where he acquired his primary knowledge about crocs and reptiles.


After a couple of years, Irwin took over the management of the park in 1991 and renamed it Australia Zoo in 1992. In 1991, Irwin met Terri Raines, an American naturalist .after some meetings they thought that they were perfect for each other and got married in Eugene on 4 June 1992.Steve and Terri spent their honeymoon trapping crocodiles together. Film footage of their honeymoon, taken by John Stainton, became the first episode of The Crocodile Hunter.


                       He worked in many tv shows , films and adds and always entertained his audience .He appeared on several episodes of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He showed signs of courage in need and inspired his co- workers.

                                 He discovered a new species of turtle and named it Irwin's turtle (Elseya irwini) .He was also nominated in 2004 for Australian of the Year.





But what an irony ,the man who always fought for the rights of animals ,was accidently killed by a string ray,while filming underwater.Though it was an accident,but still it was  a very big tragedy.

We and our future generation will always remember him and get inspired by him in tough times.


"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.".............Steve Irwin


"Since I was a boy, from this house, I was out rescuing crocodiles and snakes. My mum and dad were very passionate about that and, I was lucky enough to go along."............Steve Irwin
 
                              His life's journey teaches us to be courageous and bold ,no matter how difficult the situation may be. His deep love for animals will always be appreciated and may even transform the minds of poachers on earth.

Message  : Let's save wildlife.......


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