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Crikey! For Steve & Terri Irwin, dealing with nasty 20-foot gators, hissing deadly snakes, charging rhinos, poisonous spiders, slimy lizards, & wild reptiles in their own habitats are part of daily life. A committed environmentalist, Steve Irwin's sheer love for animals began at a young age: his parents began an animal refuge when he was quite young, instilling a respect for some of Australia's native wildlife, & some of the most dangerous creatures on Earth. Read about Steve's first adventures as a young lad, wrestling crocs with his dad. Thrill to the adventure of camping out in the bush for months at a time, cataloguing new species never before known to man, while avoiding death & dismemberment at every turn. And regale in Steve's tales of the deadliest animals he has encountered in his extensive travels throughout the world. Written with his wife & soulmate Terri Irwin, the book also gives intimate insights into the private life away from the cameras. Learn how Steve & Terri first met, & how they successfully translated a shared love of animals into a worldwide message of conservation, & built one of the largest private zoos in Australia. Together, Steve & Terri Irwin have fascinated & entertained millions--now, join them in the first book to bring you behind the scenes in the life of the Crocodile Hunter.Irwin, Steve is the author of 'The Crocodile Hunter: The Incredible Life and Adventures of Steve and Terri Irwin' with ISBN 9780525946359 and ISBN 0525946357.
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