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My dad taught me from my youngest childhood memories through these connections with Aboriginal and tribal people that you must always protect people's sacred status, regardless of the pest.

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Steve Irwin
Age: 44 †
Born: 1962
Born: February 22
Died: 2006
Died: September 4
Actor
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Environmentalist
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Television Personality
Television Presenter
Upper Ferntree Gully
Victoria
Australia
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The Crocodile Hunter
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