In a recent Instagram post, Robert and Terri Irwin updated everyone on how their “groundbreaking crocodile research” is going. Both are doing the work that Steve Irwin, also known as “The Crocodile Hunter” did before he died while keeping his legacy and memory alive.
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The Irwins Give a Glimpse of Their Research With the Help of Jamie The Croc
The video was captioned, “A glimpse into our ground-breaking crocodile research. This little guy is now the 238th crocodile tagged – using the ingenious crocodile trapping method my dad invented, we were able to use the research to protect this amazing apex predator. ??”
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The mother and son team show what they do on their annual crocodile research trip which takes place at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve on the Wenlock River. In the video, they are sitting with an alligator on their lap while Robert explains what happened. “Now it’s all in the name of crocodile research to continue my father’s legacy,” he said. Both use the same technique that Steve had invented years ago. The ongoing research the Irwin family is doing is to ensure they can learn all they can about crocodiles and to better protect them. The crocodiles involved in the research are tagged so that the family can track them for 10 years.
The nearly 500 comments on the video just hours after it was posted were positive, amazed and encouraging.
“Your father must be proud ❤️”
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“I am always in awe of how well you preserve his powerful legacy!”
“Honestly you are a carbon copy of your dad. He would be so proud of you. Half the time I forget it’s you and I think I’m watching Steve. The way you talk, the way you move, the excitement in your voice. Just like your dad. You great and very proud of him. keep up the good work rob. ??”
“I cry every time I imagine Steve watching them. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ?❤️”
“Your mother…looking at you with that “couldn’t be prouder” vibe! ?”
“Absolutely amazing work team, love to see Steve’s legacy live on in everything you do!??”
“Seeing your mother and you together is like deja vu! It’s a beautiful thing?”
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Robert Irwin – Instagram
“2022 Croc Journey Underway”
In a post two weeks ago, Robert explained the crocodile journey in more detail. “Croc Trip 2022 is well underway with 5 new crocodiles added to the study so far! This brings the total to 228 individuals that have been tagged and tracked. It is a privilege to be able to use all the same techniques that my Dad invented. decades ago past to capture and release crocodiles. Using state-of-the-art telemetry technology together with the University of Queensland, we obtained world-first data in what has become the largest and longest-running crocodile tracking study in history! We love these modern-day dinosaurs and are working hard to get more knowledge on how to protect them?
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Robert Irwin – Instagram
Maintaining Steve’s Mission
According to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warrior website, Steve’s mission is to “teach others to adore and respect these reptiles.” His entire mission is listed on the website, “Steve was still a child when he fell in love with crocodiles. Later in his life, he spent much of his time moving them from populated areas. His mission is to teach others to adore and respect these reptiles, the same like him. This is how the world’s largest and most successful crocodile research project began.”
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The website also explains that during the research process, alligators are tagged and released so the team can learn more about the alligator’s habits and ability to return home. “By taking measurements and samples, they were able to create a profile for each individual crocodile. The endless amount of data beamed into the lab in Brisbane helped researchers better understand the important role these reptiles play in the ecosystem,” according to the website.
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Source: thtrangdai.edu.vn/en/
