Steve Irwin
On September 4, 2007, Australian fans gathered at the Irwin family zoo on the Gold Coast, Queensland to commemorate the first anniversary of Irwin's death. State Premier Peter Beattie described Irwin as one of the state's greatest cultural ambassadors. On November 15, Irwin's widow Terri and children, Bindi and Bob, remembered his life and achievements on "Steve Irwin Day."[91]
Criticism
Dan Mathews, vice-president of animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, said it was "no shock at all that Steve Irwin should die provoking a dangerous animal". He added that "Irwin made his career out of antagonising frightened wild animals, that's a very dangerous message to send to children." He also made a comparison with another well known conservationist: "If you compare him with a responsible conservationist like Jacques Cousteau, he looks like a cheap reality TV star."[92][93] The son of Jacques Cousteau, Jean-Michel Cousteau, also a producer of wildlife documentaries, also took issue with Irwin's hands-on approach to nature television. Cousteau said, "You don't touch nature, you just look at it." Although it "goes very well on television", Irwin's approach would "interfere with nature, jump on animals, grab them, hold them, and have this very, very spectacular, dramatic way of presenting things" which Cousteau felt is "very misleading".[94] Jacques Cousteau's grandson, Philippe Cousteau Jr., however, was himself working with Irwin on the "Ocean's Deadliest" documentary at the time of Irwin's death, and later described him as "a remarkable individual." Describing their project, he said, "I think why Steve was so excited about it that we were looking at these animals that people think of as, you know, dangerous and deadly monsters, and they're not. They all have an important place in the environment and in the world. And that was what his whole message was about."[95]
See also
Notes and references
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- ^ Biography: Steve Irwin. The Australian. News Limited (4 September 2006). Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
- ^ Wulff, Jennifer (September 18, 2006). "Wild by Nature. (STEVE IRWIN 1962-2006)". People Weekly 66 (12): 60. Time, Inc.
- ^ Platt, R: "A Natural Presenter at One With Nature" The Guardian. 5 September 2006
- ^ Lee, Sandra (18 June 2000). Wild Thing. USA Weekend Magazine. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
- ^ a b "Terri Irwin presents award to Attenborough", The Australian, News.com.au, 2006-11-02. Retrieved on 2006-11-03.
- ^ The Crocodile Hunter:Collision Course. Box Office Mojo. Box Office Mojo, LLC.
- ^ The Crocodile Hunter. Animax. Retrieved on 2006-09-10.
- ^ Trivia for Happy Feet (2006). IMDB. Retrieved on 2006-11-26.
- ^ The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, 13 January 2006.
- ^ Willis, Louise; Irwin, Steve; Colvin, Mark (2003-11-04). PM - Steve Irwin defends quarantine ad. ABC. Retrieved on 5 September, 2006.
- ^ Google cache copy of a Toyota Australia page: Crikey! Steve Irwin loves his Toyotas!
- ^ a b King Murdoch, Anna. "He's smart, by crikey", The Age, The Age Company Ltd, 10 June 2003. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
- ^ Elliot, Geoff. "Keep it simple, mate", The Australian, News Limited, 27 January 2006.Copy at www.australianmade.com.au
- ^ www.itsanhonour.gov.au
- ^ Crocodile Hunter: Croc Hunter Wins Top Export Gong, copy of Sunshine Coast Daily article, originally published 10 December 2004.
- ^ "Irwin was set to be academic", NEWS.com.au, 2006-09-20. Retrieved on 2006-09-20.
- ^ Crikey! It's Prof Croc Hunter | NEWS.com.au
- ^ "Rwanda to name baby gorilla after Steve Irwin", ABC Online, May 8, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-05-07.
- ^ "Kerala crocodile park named after Irwin", NDTV, May 8, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-05-07.
- ^ Denton, Andrew; Irwin, Steve (2003-10-06). ENOUGH ROPE with Andrew Denton - episode 30: Steve Irwin. ABC. Retrieved on 4 September 2006.
- ^ Death of the crocodile hunter. The First Post (September 4, 2006). Retrieved on 2006-09-10.
- ^ Tait, Paul (2006-09-04). Australia stunned by death of "modern-day Noah". Reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved on 4 September, 2006.
- ^ Elseya irwini. Australian Faunal Directory. Department of the Environment and Heritage, Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved on 4 September 2006.
- ^ Robson, Frank. "Crikey, it's raw Stevo!", Good Weekend, Sydney Morning Herald, First published April 2002, republished 2006-09-04. Retrieved on 2006-09-05.
- ^ "Wildlife legend honoured", ITN News, ITN, 2006-11-01. Retrieved on 2006-11-01.
- ^ Reptile Romance. Who Magazine. Time Inc (2002-11-02). Retrieved on 4 September 2006.
- ^ Croc hunter Irwin believed he'd die young: wife
- ^ Irwin, Terri. 2007. Steve and me: Life with the Crocodile Hunter. Simon Spotlight. ISBN 1416953884
- ^ Patrick Barkham. "It's like a part of Australia has died", Guardian Unlimited, 2006-09-05. Retrieved on 2006-09-05.
- ^ Inquiry into croc baby stunt. bbc.co.uk. BBC (2004-01-03). Retrieved on 4 September, 2006.
- ^ McIlveen, Luke. "Irwin's Death was Filmed", Daily Telegraph, 2006-09-04. Retrieved on 2007-02-09.Lalor, Peter. "Obituary: Committed to lore of nature", The Australian, 2006-09-05. Retrieved on 2007-02-09.
- ^ Schembri, Jim. "TV's mixed messages", The Age, 2004-01-15. Retrieved on 2007-01-31.
- ^ O'Rourke, Claire. "Croc hunter ducks for cover", Sydney Morning Herald, 2004-01-05. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
- ^ "Steve Irwin baby concerns prompt law change", Sydney Morning Herald, 2005-02-24. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
- ^ "Irwin cleared after Penguin Probe", BBC News, 2004-06-15. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
- ^ Sea Shepherd Renames Its Whale Defending Ship the Steve Irwin. Sea Shepherd (5 December 2007).
- ^ Sea Shepherd Conservation Society - News
- ^ Whalers aid in Antarctic rescue of environmentalists - Times Online
- ^ Sea Shepherd honours Steve Irwin Perth Now, 5 December 2007]
- ^ Devine, Miranda. "Crikey! Praise for PM puts you in a snake pit", The Sun-Herald, The Sydney Morning Herald, 9 November 2003. Retrieved on 2006-09-05.
- ^ CDNN: Diver remembers day her scuba buddy died in Baja by Thomas Geyer
- ^ "Steve Irwin" The Times Online September 5, 2006. URL accessed on 6 September 2006
- ^ AFL Match, Steve Irwin Show. URL accessed on 5 September 2006
- ^ The Bottom 10: Have a look at this beauty. ESPN.com (2006-09-06). Retrieved on 2006-09-11.
- ^ Island of Snakes part 6 (2008-02-26). Retrieved on 2008-02-26.
- ^ Our mate Steve. URL accessed on 12 September 2006
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- ^ Irwin feared fast cars more than animals. Retrieved on 10 September 2006.
- ^ "Interview", Woman's Day (Australia), date=2006-10-09, Australian Consolidated Press.
- ^ Morris, Linda. "Christians fed to lyings: Irwin no convert", Sydney Morning Herald, John Fairfax Holdings, 2006-09-22. Retrieved on 2006-09-22.
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- ^ a b c "Croc Hunter Irwin killed by stingray", THE AGE, 4 September 2006. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
- ^ a b Gerard, Ian; and Koch, Tony. "Steve Irwin's freak death filmed", The Australian, 4 September 2006. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
- ^ Rory Callinan (4 September 2006). Death of a Crocodile Hunter. Time Magazine. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
- ^ Crocodile Hunter Remembered. Retrieved on 2006-09-05.
- ^ Richard Macey. "Serrated knife-like barb, not toxins, the likely killer", Sydney Morning Herald, 2006-09-05. Retrieved on 2006-09-05.
- ^ Irwin might have survived: surgeon. Sydney Morning Herald (2006-10-20). Retrieved on 2006-10-20.
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- ^ How Deadly Are Stingrays?. Slate. Washington Post Company (5 September 2006). Retrieved on 2006-09-15.
- ^ Stingray Deaths Rare and Agonizing. CNN. Reuters (4 September 2006). Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
- ^ "Irwin's dad: 'I lost my best mate'", CNN, 6 September 2006. Retrieved on 2006-09-07.
- ^ "Widow: 'Croc Hunter' thought he'd die young", CNN. Retrieved on 2006-09-30.
- ^ "Steve Irwin death film given to wife", Yahoo! News, 3 January 2007. Retrieved on 2007-01-04.
- ^ "Video of 'Croc Hunter's' death destroyed", United Press International, 11 January 2007. Retrieved on 2007-01-12.
- ^ "Crocodile Hunter's final stunt with sea snake", The Daily Telegraph, 30 December 2006. Retrieved on 2007-04-15.
- ^ "Crocodile Hunter's Last Show Completed", International Business Times, 2007-01-06. Retrieved on 2007-01-06.
- ^ "Irwin brought joy to millions: PM", The Australian, 2006-09-04. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
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- ^ Fidler, Richard. "Tributes flow for Steve Irwin", 612 ABC radio, 2006-09-04. Retrieved on 2006-09-04.
- ^ ANTARA: The Indonesian News Agency
- ^ Reuters "Discovery network mourns Irwin, plans tribute"
- ^ Seven Network "Yahoo7 TV Tribute to Steve Irwin"
- ^ a b Sydney Morning Herald "Aussie 'Superman' brings tears to US chat shows"
- ^ a b "Beattie flags Steve Irwin award, national park", ABC, 2006-09-05. Retrieved on 2006-09-07.
- ^ a b "'Crocoseum' tribute set for Irwin", BBC, 2006-09-13. Retrieved on 2006-09-13.
- ^ "Irwin fans 'in revenge attacks'", BBC, 2006-09-12. Retrieved on 2006-09-12.
- ^ "Father rejects state funeral for 'ordinary bloke' son", The Age, 2006-09-07. Retrieved on 2006-09-07.
- ^ Robson, Lou. "Family says private farewell", The Sunday Mail, 2006-09-10. Retrieved on 2006-09-10.
- ^ "300 Million People To Watch Steve Irwin Memorial", ecanadanow.com, 2006-09-19. Retrieved on 2006-09-13.
- ^ a b "Thousands mourn 'Crocodile Hunter'", CNN, 2006-09-20. Retrieved on 2006-09-20.
- ^ "Don't grieve for Irwin: Father", Herald Sun, 2006-09-19. Retrieved on 2006-09-13.
- ^ Steve Irwin gets his Way {Retrieved 2 January 2007)
- ^ Govt to buy Cape York land for Irwin memorial reserve - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
- ^ a b Campbell, Billy (2006-09-05). Discovery Mourns Tragic Loss of Steve Irwin. Discovery Channel Store. Retrieved on 2007-12-02.
- ^ bill.doc
- ^ BBC NEWS, Australia remembers 'Croc Hunter'
- ^ AAP. "Irwin's antics 'a danger to children'", The Age, 2006-09-13. Retrieved on 2006-09-13.
- ^ Walls, Jeannette. "PETA sheds no crocodile tears for Steve Irwin", MSNBC. Retrieved on 2006-09-14.
- ^ "Irwin interfered with nature, says Cousteau", Sydney Morning Herald, 2006-09-20. Retrieved on 2006-09-20.
- ^ "Cousteau: Irwin a 'remarkable individual'", CNN, 2006-09-06. Retrieved on 2006-10-22.
External links
- Australia Zoo's Crocodile Hunter website
- Official Animal Planet website for The Crocodile Hunter
- Huge collection of features and photographs from Daily Telegraph concerning the Irwins
- Steve Irwin at the Open Directory Project
- Steve Irwin at the Internet Movie Database
- Steve Irwin at TV.com
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Irwin, Stephen Robert |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | crocodile hunter |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Australian environmentalist and television personality |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1962-02-22 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Essendon, Victoria, Australia |
| DATE OF DEATH | 2006-09-04 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Batt Reef, Low Isles off Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia |
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