Steve Irwin’s Son Follows In Dad’s Footsteps
Steve Irwin‘s son is taking after his dad’s legacy as the Crocodile Hunter, according to the latest picture of him handling one of the scaly reptiles and appearing at home with the creature.
Irwin’s eight-year-old son, Robert “Bob” Irwin, has begun his collection of scaly reptiles that most people have the tendency to stay away from, reports Enstarz.
New photos of the eight-year-old show him handling the crocodile at the Australia Zoo in Beerwah, Australia, looking like a spitting image of his father. Bob Irwin even sports the same unruly mop of blonde hair that the Crocodile Hunter was famous for.
The new picture isn’t the first evidence that points to Bob’s love for reptiles, as he appeared along with his mother, Terri, and sister Bindi on The Oprah Winfrey Show when the talk show host appeared in Australia during a series of episodes in the show’s final season.
Bob appeared on the show and showed Oprah a snake he was handling, saying, “He’s called a Woma. Their Latin name is aspidites ramsayi.”
Zimbio notes that, despite her husband’s death, Terri Irwin is still active with animals and appears to be encouraging her children to go into the family business.
Her husband passed away after he was pierced in the chest by a stingray spine. He was filming a documentary at the time, but the footage was reportedly destroyed by Terri.
The Irwin family operates the Australia Zoo, where the pictures of Bob Irwin and the crocodile were taken. Bindi even told Oprah that the family lives in the middle of the 1,500 acre grounds. She stated, “We literally live in the middle of the zoo. It’s fantastic. Every day’s a new adventure.”
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Sep 27, 2012
hope the mother isn't just 'cashing in' on her son – that would be scary.
Sep 27, 2012
Not good to mess with mother nature.
Sep 27, 2012
Both kids are just too stinkin cute…
Sep 27, 2012
programmed to be crazy.
Sep 27, 2012
You have to respect the kids love of animals…I hope bindi teaches him to Respect them too….
Sep 27, 2012
Stupidity runs in this family!
Sep 27, 2012
aint that the truth. bindi has really come into her own these last few years. for a while she looked like a female version of her dad and it was just a little awkward to look at, but shes a very beautiful young lady now.
Sep 27, 2012
great parents, great kids, great benefits for many animals of the world. Steve is missed, but Terri has shown her true love for him in how she has raised those great kids. Respect and love for all here.
Sep 27, 2012
c'mon pam, terri developed a love for animals by marrying Steve, cash not what drives her life at all.
Sep 27, 2012
get real, ridge. do you take part in the things you enjoy and love? nothing wrong with what they live for.
Sep 27, 2012
Great to know he's giving his dad's passion for animals alive.
Sep 27, 2012
keeping not giving^.
Sep 27, 2012
My how those kids have grown. Terri is doing a fine job of raising them. I'm very sure Steve would and is very proud of his family. I'm so glad that people like the Irwins'. Care enough about the animals to help save them and are selves.
Sep 27, 2012
My how those kids have grown. Terri is doing a fine job of raising them. I'm very sure Steve would and is very proud of his family. I'm so glad that people like the Irwins'. Care enough about the animals to help save them and are selves.
Sep 27, 2012
Actually she is from Oregon and her already established love of animals was a spark for the relationship.
Sep 27, 2012
Actually she is from Oregon and her already established love of animals was a spark for the relationship.
Sep 27, 2012
Awesome RIP Steve Irwin.
Sep 27, 2012
Awesome RIP Steve Irwin.
Sep 27, 2012
Awesome RIP Steve Irwin.
Sep 27, 2012
Awesome RIP Steve Irwin.
Sep 27, 2012
Awesome RIP Steve Irwin.
Sep 27, 2012
Awesome RIP Steve Irwin.
Sep 27, 2012
Terri was in Australia doing a zoology study. She seen Steve doing his show at the zoo and it was love at first site. The rest was history. Terri is not the type to cash in on her kids at all or take advantage of people, she is just as much passion for the animals has Steve did and now their children do too. Her heart was broken when Steve died and the children and animals gave her the strength to carry on. Steve is surely smiling down on his family from Heaven.
Sep 27, 2012
MORE POWER TO YOU, LITTLE DUDE! GO GET 'EM..
Sep 27, 2012
Oh, give me a break! Like she's been doing that..NOT.. pambyrne27 I don't know where your coming from. But You absolutely don't know what your talking or typing about!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sep 27, 2012
Another insane family and read about their stupidity a few more times. To bad there are no laws against this Mother putting a baby at risk like that.
Sep 27, 2012
Yes, I take part in things I enjoy that don't chew off legs and arms or that put my life (or that of my kids) in needless and careless danger.
Sep 27, 2012
These two kids will one day make for a hearty meal for a lucky crocodile. Just a matter of time and just a roll the dice.
Sep 27, 2012
Really? lol….typical…
Sep 27, 2012
That's why they are the proffesionals and ur not..u probably don't like dogs either…just sayin…
Sep 27, 2012
That's why they are the proffesionals and ur not..u probably don't like dogs either…just sayin…
Sep 27, 2012
wild animals don't do 'cute' they kill, for food or for defence. leave them alone.
Sep 27, 2012
Bendy is the cutest ever=) ADORABLE!
Sep 27, 2012
Sooooooooooo, when Jr is swallowed whole by a croc we are all supposed to cry ourselves to death?
Sep 27, 2012
Crikey!
Sep 27, 2012
It is great to see Terri and the kids doing so well! Looks like Bindi and Bob are chips off the old block. Their Dad would be so proud of them! Rest in Peace ~ Croc Hunter Steve Irwin.
Sep 27, 2012
So, where is the picture?
Sep 27, 2012
So, where is the picture?
Sep 27, 2012
What a sick, deranged thing for a mother to do: force her son into a clone of her dead husband. What if these kids want to become Mathematicians or Ballet dancers? They only have a death sentence to look forward to!
Sep 27, 2012
I miss his dads passion for his love of all animals , good to see his kid love nature also.
Sep 27, 2012
I miss his dads passion for his love of all animals , good to see his kid love nature also.
Sep 27, 2012
I miss his dads passion for his love of all animals , good to see his kid love nature also.
Sep 27, 2012
I miss his dads passion for his love of all animals , good to see his kid love nature also.
Sep 27, 2012
May their dad, Steve, watch over them from Heaven…such a shame he had to die so young and miss out on this. And Teri…my heart goes out to you but you are doing such a great job. Steve would be so proud of you, too!
Sep 27, 2012
Jean,
It depends on the dog. My Aussie shepherd I adore. Other "Hounds" I rather disdain. Just said.
Sep 27, 2012
Well then Peter, enjoy your butterfly collection. As for me, I'm glad bob is following in the footsteps of his dad. You have some wonderful times ahead of you, and if your passion is half of what Steve's was, you'll become a legend yourself!!
Sep 27, 2012
Up and until the point where the kid gets eaten or injured as it has been recorded of Steve Irwin putting his infant son in danger:
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/01/02/1072908908393.html
Yes, really Jean you typical idiot.
Sep 27, 2012
And he will meet the same fate as his dumb ass fajah.
Sep 27, 2012
Gee Gary, are you insane at the job you do?? The baby was never in danger, it was a completely controlled situation!!
Sep 27, 2012
Not at all Dave, the idiots praising such irresponsible parents who put their kids at serious risk will just be…ummm…"typical"?
Sep 27, 2012
Just think; if these kids had the misfortune to live in the U.S. instead of Australia, they'd be in foster care by now, having been removed from "neglectful" parents by the almighty state, instead of following in Steve's path. Guess kids aren't such Precious snowflakes after all, huh?
Sep 27, 2012
Tell me about it; over here parents are arrested for letting their kids play in the yard unsupervised!!
Sep 27, 2012
Don't we learn from mistakes? This is a tragedy waiting to happen.
Sep 27, 2012
Bindi is also an author. She writes chapter books for kids about animal adventures. My 8 year old daughter loves them.
Sep 27, 2012
I was happy to read that terri destroyed the footage of her husband's death. there is no need for that to be in the hands of the wrong people and all over you tube. it's wonderful his children are doing what he loved.
Sep 27, 2012
Respect for animals? The same guy who chased crocodiles with a lawn mower?
Sep 27, 2012
Peter J. Modaffari with that stupid comment just confirming what I said,lol….again TYPICAL!!!! Some people are just so darn narrow minded…thank god these kids are in Australia, if they were in the US mom would be in jail….cause here you breath down your neighbors ear to hard, you are beaing assaulted….so sensitive and narrow minded ….these comments make me laughh….btw Peter, I heard crocks like guys named Peter,lol….
Sep 27, 2012
Those kids are getting so big! I am so glad to see them doing so well and honoring their dad.
Sep 27, 2012
Those kids are getting so big! I am so glad to see them doing so well and honoring their dad.
Sep 27, 2012
Those kids are getting so big! I am so glad to see them doing so well and honoring their dad.
Sep 27, 2012
Steve got what he deserved. really, people,,,WHO CARES about idiots sitting down next to a Croc and petting it as if its a family pet? These are the same MORONS that jump into a shark tank and try to convince us how beautiful these creatures are while their arms and legs are being digested by one of the group who never read the memo that they are REALLY supposed to be dangerous,LoL
Sep 27, 2012
That stuff is , No Good…!
Sep 27, 2012
you are stupid and mean
Sep 27, 2012
I see another 14 year old has given her very insightful opinion once again,LoL Hey rachael, cant you do any better than that little worm you are cuddling up with? he looks like some Castro Street Faggot from SF
Sep 27, 2012
Rachael Adams-Truitt EWWWWW, Racheal, ever heard of braces or Jenny craig???????????
Sep 28, 2012
you two are adorable. that chink or whatever he is is a mindless idiot.
Sep 28, 2012
Dave Daniels why dont you do everyone on line a favor and put some clother on? You freak. How many beers have you had today. Go back to Germany where you belong. How many little boys have you molested today?
Sep 28, 2012
Dave Daniels that 14 year old has more of an insightful opinion than you will ever dream about having. OK enough of my time wasted on a spineless nobody…
Sep 28, 2012
Dave Daniels why dont you go put some clothes and for you info(not that you need it) im 32 jackass that is my husband thank you very much and no i think it is very disrespectful for someone to talk about the dead the way you did jackass
Sep 28, 2012
Dave Daniels also why would you talk about a 14 year old like that you fat nasty bastard
Sep 28, 2012
Dave, you are no doubt an unhappy person. Can you not say anything positive? And do you ever wear clothes?
Sep 28, 2012
Dave Daniels, seriously? That was Steve Irwin's thing. From what I can see, he was a much better man than yourself, and more of a man than yourself. He educated people about animals, not all of them dangerous, but yes many of them were. But the principal is, even though these animals are dangerous, they hold a very valuable place in the ecosystem, and we should fight to preserve even dangerous species. Watching his show never made me (or any idiot I know) want to go cuddle with an alligator. But dude. You sound like a whiny negative little prick bastard. What is your contribution to mankind been? Posting pics of Kim Jong? Dissing said 14-year-old on the internet? Bad mouthing a dead conservationist? Ooh. You are just far more superior to all of us here. We aren't worthy.
Sep 28, 2012
Dave Daniels, seriously? That was Steve Irwin's thing. From what I can see, he was a much better man than yourself, and more of a man than yourself. He educated people about animals, not all of them dangerous, but yes many of them were. But the principal is, even though these animals are dangerous, they hold a very valuable place in the ecosystem, and we should fight to preserve even dangerous species. Watching his show never made me (or any idiot I know) want to go cuddle with an alligator. But dude. You sound like a whiny negative little prick bastard. What is your contribution to mankind been? Posting pics of Kim Jong? Dissing said 14-year-old on the internet? Bad mouthing a dead conservationist? Ooh. You are just far more superior to all of us here. We aren't worthy.
Sep 28, 2012
Rachael Adams-Truitt he's just a troll, with nothing better to do. His opinion is like a fart in the wind.
Sep 28, 2012
Rachael Adams-Truitt he's just a troll, with nothing better to do. His opinion is like a fart in the wind.
Sep 28, 2012
Time will tell. I have been around a while and know the difference between right and wrong and being somewhat careful. this is insane.
Sep 28, 2012
I miss that man… I miss that man..
Oct 3, 2012
looks like they are priming him for a croc's lunch menu- his family is a stupid bunch of dumb asses- kill every alligator and such on sight- lets see we will feed them as they are safe (NOT) – would jump at the chance to do some shooting- turn them into alligator shoes and bags- but if this kid is stupid enough to continue this wait until they fatten him up first- no pity for him or his dumb ass ol man- you swim with he sharks (and such) you get eaten by the sharks.