Show notes
Crikey! How does a man decide to wrangle giant reptiles for a living? For this episode, ocean correspondent Brianna Bowman shares the life story of Australian icon Steve Irwin, the beloved Crocodile Hunter who captured the slithering hearts of kids in the late 90s and 2000s. Starting with his lizard- and snake-laden childhood and his early work with “problem crocodiles,” Brianna takes Sarah through Steve’s romance with Terri, the equally animal-obsessed love of his life; their career together at the Australia Zoo and rise to TV stardom; and the shocking news of his improbable death. Digressions include sea anemones, Jurassic Park, and H2O: Just Add Water. More Brianna Bowman:http://www.briannabowman.comhttps://www.patreon.com/c/rewildingkeikoProduced + edited by Miranda Zickler:http://www.linktr.ee/mirandatheswampmonsterBrianna recommends:Steve's papers that he coauthored: pone.0000949 1..5 and Estuarine crocodiles ride surface currents to facilitate long‐distance travel - Campbell - 2010 - Journal of Animal Ecology - Wiley Online LibrarySteve explaining the research to Conan and other things: Crocs...IN SPACEHis allegedly last show at Australia Zoo: Steve Irwin’s very last show at Australia Zoo, before he passed away. : r/interestingasfuckSome great Crocodile Hunter clips: Steve’s Wildest Croc Encounters | The Crocodile Hunter | Animal Planet His captures for Read's research happen at His memorial service: STEVE IRWIN MEMORIAL TRIBUTEMore You're Wrong About:Bonus Episodes on PatreonBuy cute merchYWA on InstagramLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices