Steve Irwin Honoured In Special Night Of Programming On Animal Planet

Media News

New Delhi, July 24

Last year fans mourned the premature loss of animal expert and conservationist Steve Irwin - The Crocodile Hunter. The world was stunned and the outpouring of condolences was immeasurable. Irwin touched so many lives – adults and children alike – and his impact on conservation efforts worldwide will last for years to come. Through exhilarating adventure moments and never-before-seen footage, Animal Planet recognises, celebrates and honours Steve's passion and enthusiasm for spreading the importance of wildlife conservation. Featuring two consecutive programmes on Saturday, July 28th from 9 pm to 11 pm, Animal Planet will air Steve Irwin’s last television project - Ocean’s Deadliest - followed by a farewell tribute - Crikey! What an Adventure.

In his last exploration, Ocean’s Deadliest, Steve is joined by oceanographer and adventurer Phillippe Cousteau as they explore the waters between Australia’s Gold Coast and the Great Barrier Reef. Cousteau, who was aboard Croc One with Irwin during the expedition when he was struck and killed by a stingray, narrates the programme.

Ocean’s Deadliest will feature some of the most dangerous animals found on the planet lurking only a few feet below the surface of eastern Australia’s crystalline ocean. For thousands of years, venomous snakes, salt-water crocodiles and immense sharks have patrolled these waters. Now, in the hope of studying nature’s most dangerous creations, two adventurers of legendary reputation and pedigree embark on an epic mission that requires leadership of an experienced, knowledgeable and fearless crew. Their adventure features amazing and breathtaking moments, including subduing a giant croc in order to attach a satellite tracking device, observing the feeding behaviour of the great white shark while safely tucked away inside a dive cage and working with the Australian experts who capture deadly sea snakes in order to supply anti-venom to the rest of the world.

The show Crikey! What an Adventure provides viewers with an intimate look at the life of Steve Irwin - a husband, father, friend, icon and conservationist - through the eyes of those who knew him the best. The interviews where Steve describes who he is, his legacy, his love of family and his conservation message perfectly capture the personality in his own words. The archived Irwin interviews, found during the making of the tribute special, were taped six or seven years ago. Terri Irwin, family and friends share personal stories about the incredible man the world came to know and love as the Crocodile Hunter. His untimely and tragic death put our world in a state of shock and mourning.  His imprint and legacy will live on through his non-profit organization Wildlife Warriors (www.wildlifewarriors.com), dedicated to continuous efforts to embrace and spread animal conservation.

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Rajiv Bakshi

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Discovery Networks India

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