Take the crocodile, for example, my favo... by Steve Irwin

Example Environmentalist television host Wildlife Australia

Take the crocodile, for example, my favorite animal. There are 23 species. Seventeen of those species are rare or endangered. They're on the way out, no matter what anyone does or says, you know.

- Steve Irwin

Other quotes by Steve Irwin

Heart

Where I live if someone gives you a hug it's from the heart.

- Steve Irwin

Education

Yeah, I'm a thrill seeker, but crikey, education's the most important thing.

- Steve Irwin

Dad

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

I'm a proud Australian, a very, very proud Australian.

- Steve Irwin

Work

We've evolved from sitting back on our tripods and shooting wildlife films like they have been shot historically, which doesn't work for us.

- Steve Irwin

Dad People

My dad taught me from my youngest childhood memories through these connections with Aboriginal and tribal people that you must always protect people's sacred status, regardless of the pest.

- Steve Irwin

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