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UPI Almanac for Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008.
Thursday, September 4
Topic: Steve Irwin
Bindi Irwin, 8, the daughter of the late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin holds up wildlife warrior bracelet in honor of her father after speaking at a luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington on January 19, 2007. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
Steve Irwin is the subject or is mentioned in the following stories:
Anti-whaling activist says whaler shot him
SYDNEY, March 7 (UPI) -- A Canadian anti-whaling activist leader told Australian media Friday he had been shot by Japanese whalers in the Antarctic.
Debt collection company suing Irwin, zoo
MELBOURNE, March 5 (UPI) -- A debt collection company is suing Terri Irwin and Australia Zoo for more than $2.5 million over transactions involving an offshore trust and a Singapore bank.
Steve Irwin's father leaves zoo
BEERWAH, Australia, March 3 (UPI) -- Bob Irwin, the father of late wildlife conservationist and TV personality Steve Irwin, has resigned from the family's Australia Zoo, a published report said.
Steve Irwin's son, 4, bitten by snake
BEERWAH, Australia, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- The 4-year-old son of late Australian wildlife conservationist and TV star Steve Irwin has been bitten by a non-venomous snake, a report said.
Whaling protesters chase Japanese ships
TOKYO, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Anti-whaling activists chased Japanese ships in Antarctic waters and the crew of one Japanese vessel held two protesters who jumped aboard.
Japanese whaler holding whale defenders
SYDNEY, Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The captain of a Japanese whaling ship has reportedly agreed to release two anti-whaling activists being held on the vessel in Antarctic waters.
Thousands attend Steve Irwin Day
BEERWAH, Australia, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- About 6,000 people turned out for the first annual Steve Irwin Day at Australia Zoo to honor the late "Crocodile Hunter."
Saltwater crocodiles find their way home
BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Australian scientists have discovered saltwater crocodiles have the ability to return to their home territory across significant distances.
Aussie saltwater crocs are homebodies
BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Australian researchers have found there is no place like home for the country's fearsome saltwater crocodiles.
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