Steve Irwin, affectionately known as the “Crocodile Hunter,” left an indelible mark on the world with his infectious enthusiasm for wildlife conservation. His passion for animals and the natural world continues to inspire many. Here are 20 quotes from Steve Irwin that every animal lover should know.
1. “Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are harder. Sometimes they pretend to be your friend first.”
2. “I believe that education is all about being excited about something. Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message.”
3. “If we can teach people about wildlife, they will be touched. Humans want to save things that they love.”
4. “The message is simple: love and conserve our wildlife.”
5. “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.”
6. “When I talk to the camera, mate, it’s not like I’m talking to the camera – I’m talking to you because I want to make you passionate about wildlife.”
7. “So fear helps me from making mistakes, but I make lot of mistakes.”
8. “All animals need to be respected and loved, because we are all of God’s creatures.”
9. “We don’t own the planet Earth, we belong to it. And we must share it with our wildlife.”
10. “I get called an adrenaline junkie every other minute, and I’m just fine with that.”
11. “The single most important thing that I am about is that we have to protect the environment.”
12. “I believe our biggest issue is the same biggest issue that the whole world is facing, and that’s habitat destruction.”
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13. “It never ceases to amaze me how cruel some people are to animals and how kind animals are to each other.”
14. “My job, my mission, the reason I’ve been put onto this planet, is to save wildlife.”
15. “Wildlife conservation is my job, my life, my whole being.”
16. “We must teach our children to respect and love nature.”
17. “My belief is that what comes across on the television is a capture of my enthusiasm and my passion for wildlife.”
18. “You know, I’m Australian, and we have got the worst sense of humor. We are cruel to each other.”
19. “I’m high energy; I’m always about going. That’s why I’m always in trouble.”
20. “Crikey means gee whiz, wow!”
Steve Irwin’s words remind us of the beauty, complexity, and importance of wildlife. His dedication to conservation and education continues to resonate, encouraging us all to take part in protecting our natural world.
Co-Founder at Animals Around The Globe
Hi there, I'm Jan, the Co-Founder of Animals Around The Globe and one of the two guys who run this site.
As a little kid, I fell in love with nature, wildlife, and animals. Living in the USA, South Africa, Italy, China and Germany gave me the opportunity to discover the world's Wildlife. My favorite animals are Mountain Gorillas, Siberian Tigers, and Great White Sharks.
I'm a certified PADI Open Water Diver, went to Everest Base Camp and Trekked Gorillas in Uganda. I hold a Master of Science in Economics and Finance.
Please send any feedback to feedback@animalsaroundtheglobe.com
As a little kid, I fell in love with nature, wildlife, and animals. Living in the USA, South Africa, Italy, China and Germany gave me the opportunity to discover the world's Wildlife. My favorite animals are Mountain Gorillas, Siberian Tigers, and Great White Sharks.
I'm a certified PADI Open Water Diver, went to Everest Base Camp and Trekked Gorillas in Uganda. I hold a Master of Science in Economics and Finance.
Please send any feedback to feedback@animalsaroundtheglobe.com
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