Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin

In this file photo, "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin wrestles a crocodile at an MGM luncheon at ShoWest 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 6, 2002. Irwin died September 4, 2006 after being fatally injured by a stingray. Irwin pulled its barb out of his chest before losing consciousness and dying, his manager said on Tuesday. (UPI Photo/Roger Williams)

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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.

Zoo marks 1st anniversary of Irwin's death

BEERWAH, Australia, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Australia Zoo says it planned to mark the first anniversary of Steve Irwin’s death with a quiet, private day of remembrance for family and friends.

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Australian park named after 'Croc Hunter'

BRISBANE, Australia, July 22 (UPI) -- "Crocodile Hunter" star Steve Irwin, who died last year in a stingray attack, is being honored in Australia with a wildlife reserve named for him.

Aussie TV honors 'Crocodile Hunter'

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Irreverent cartoon parodies queen

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