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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 27 January 2025. Australian zookeeper, conservationist and television personality (1962–2006) This article is about the Australian wildlife expert and television personality. For other people with the same name, see Steve Irwin (disambiguation). For the flagship of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society ...
An Australian crocodile actor made famous for his role in "Crocodile Dundee" died this week at nearly 90 years old, according to his caretakers.
Burt died at Crocosaurus Cove on the weekend of 21–22 December 2024. The sanctuary described him as a "fierce and fascinating ambassador for crocodile education" and stated they would erect a commemorative sign in his honour. Burt's precise age at death is unknown, as he was captured in the 1980s at an indeterminate age. [8]
On 4 September 2006, Australian zookeeper, conservationist, and television programmer Steve Irwin was killed by a stingray while filming in the Great Barrier Reef.The stingray's barb pierced his chest, penetrating his thoracic wall and heart, causing massive trauma.
A beloved star from “Crocodile Dundee” has died. Burt, the reptilian who appeared alongside Paul Hogan in the 1986 film, passed away after living for more than 90 years. Australian crocodile ...
Burt, the reptilian star of 1980s classic “Crocodile Dundee,” has died at the age of at least 90 years old. The croc’s death was announced by Australian reptile park Crocosaurus Cove, where ...
Burt, the saltwater crocodile who was featured in 'Crocodile Dundee' with Paul Hogan, died over the weekend. The 1986 comedy brought Aussie jargon to the U.S. Burt, the hot-tempered croc from ...
Rodney William Ansell (1 October 1954 – 3 August 1999) was an Australian cattle grazier and a buffalo hunter. Described to be from "the bush", Ansell became famous in 1977 after he was stranded in extremely remote country in the Northern Territory, and the story of his survival for 56 days with limited supplies became news headlines around the world.