Steve Irwin, known as 'The Crocodile Hunter,' was an Australian wildlife expert from Queensland, famous for his skills in handling dangerous animals and educating the public about wildlife. His TV show gained immense popularity, reaching 500 million viewers weekly, and he became an international icon before his tragic death in 2006 while diving. Irwin's legacy continues through his family and his message of love and care for nature.

1. The Crocodile Hunter!

2. Steve Irwin was from
Queensland, Australia.

3. Queensland

4. Australia has many dangerous animals like
spiders, snakes, sharks and many more.

5. He grew up living on a zoo!
He was not afraid of wild
animals because he saw
them every day.
lHe wrestled his first
crocodile when he
was 9 years old!

6. He became known for his skills
with animals.
lHe was very good at
catching many
Australian animals,
especially dangerous
ones.
lHe was also good at
teaching people about
Australia's native
wildlife (野生动物).

7. Australia has fantastic wildlife!

9. He always wore the same
clothes!
lHe was known for wearing brown shorts,
boots and a shirt.

10. He became famous all over the
world when America noticed him.

11. Going to America...
lHe became very famous in the United States.

12. His wife was an American.

13. Terri Irwin is also very famous for
working with him and their animals.

14. He had two children, Bindi and
Bob Irwin.

15. His TV show, “the Crocodile Hunter”,
became very popular in the United States.

16. lHe fit the stereotype (鉛板) many people have of
Australians (outdoors-loving, rough, fighting
alligators, snakes, slightly crazy and very optimistic (
樂觀).

17. Page 13
lThis is Steve Irwin's daughter today.

18. Australia Zoo
lHis business did very well and he became
quite rich.

19. His TV show was watched by 500
million people each week.
lHe became a real Australian icon (标志性的).

20. He taught the world a new word:

21. He taught people to love and care for nature,
animals and our planet.

24. He also worked with sharks!

25. Sadly, he no longer is with us.
lHe was diving with
stingrays in 2006 and
was killed by a sting to
his heart.

26. The whole world was saddened at
his death.

27. To mourn the death of a great man, we
lowered the flag to halfmast.

28. His Statue

29. lSteve Irwin was a true Aussie legend, a good
man. He had a good life and taught the world
about the wonders of nature.

30. l“It is better to die doing what you love than
to live doing what you hate!”