Steve Irwin is the main reason I have so much love for, and interest in, animals today. I grew up absolutely addicted to the Crocodile Hunter. He showed us all the beauty, grace, and sheer power of animals both small and large, which most people will never be lucky enough to experience outside of television and internet videos, and you could tell in every episode, that he loved every single second of it. He adored animals, and did everything he could to protect them whilst teaching us at home who they really are, and how they should be treated. I still remember the episode when he was driving down the road, next to a field where a fire had started, and he almost started crying when he found a half-dead gecko that had be burned by the flames. He held it in his hands, with tears in his eyes, and you could literally feel his passion for these creatures. To sum it up, the world hasn't recovered from his passing, and I don't think it ever will.
dartanion 007 You know how most people say: "don't meet your heroes"? That's because they're human too. You don't know somebody until you meet them. This guy changed his preconceived notions fairly quickly [it sounds like] upon meeting Steve. That is admirable. Some people let first-impressions get in the way. Furthermore: in Australia, they teach safety-around-wildlife to a "T". There are a lot of dangerous critters out there, so the whole "he's an idiot" mentality, probably just came from the whole "don't stick your fingers in the outlet" & "this guy is the embodiment of what an Australian stereotype is" mentalities, so Ausies, were like: "uh... we're not all like 'Steve Erwin' and that guy is practically sticking his fingers in the outlet..."; like when a fat guy who is rude in a foreign country, turns out to be American, and then all us Americans (I'm an American by the way) who happen to be skinnier and polite: are like "oh-no... this is how the world sees us.... eek!!". But then if we found out that this fat guy [was fat because he] had a thyroid condition, and was edited to look ruder than he really was: our impressions would change. You've never met someone, until you've met someone! 👍?
Steve was the most impressive conservationists in this life time. He gave the animals everything he had. Steve we miss you so much. Thank you for what you taught this world humans about wild animals.
I remember feeling like the world stopped. It almost felt hopeless. But hopefully the lessons he taught us will continue to bring the world up into a better place.
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GoRepairs. Steve was playing with fire...ill miss him a lot...i knew he would get burned some day ...
He was a teacher and a showman. He was funny and a goof at times.But he used that to do the teaching and that helped to make things stick. Unlike a lot of the boring old professors that have something to teach but can't make it stick in the students head.
I had the pleasure of meeting Steve in November 2005 when he visited the National Park I worked in at the time. He was filming something on National Parks at the time. To this day he is one of the most humble and kindest people I have ever met. He walked across the visitor center just to shake my hand and introduce himself. When he died 10 months later I sobbed for hours. It was like losing a friend.
All my father remembers of Steve is his antics. All I remember is the love of science he passed through the show. I was 14, a freshman in Highschool, when he died. My math teacher came into the room for his class almost in tears. We all learned that he had passed, and over half of the class burst into tears. What that man gave to children of my generation, I dont think anyone who took in a single word he said will ever forget him. Thank you for doing this interview. It is wonderful to hear how much Steve was passionate about what he was talking about, and that it wasn't just for show.
***** Can't agree with your summary of Gold Coast. I live here, and it's a pretty bad stereotype. There are a couple of bad areas but there are some amazing people I've met on the Gold Coast and most of the areas here are great.
That point when he talks about how Steve Irwin used the sense of danger in his interactions with animals to lure people in and then educate them made me want to cry. Guy had me absolutely ensnared by how dangerous everything he was doing was, and it was all to teach me. Which he did. Guess I was the idiot. GG steve.
And Tony keep an eye on Robert, now 10 and a half. He is really coming along. He's co-presenting a Discovery Kids Show called Strange But True. Not surprisingly he does all the animal parts. Robert is also feeding Crocs. in the show along with Bindi and Terri. Bindi, yea sweet, loving, gentle kid fed Monte a ham still wearing her birthday corsage on her left wrist. Some will say foolish, some brave, I think self control. If she loves Monte she has to feed him and if that means coming within arms length of his mouth she can do that. Sweet kid the world needs more like her.
Why oh why, does anyone need to come within arms length of one of the last surviving dinosaurs roaming the Earth that wants something bigger than a ham to stash in its larder? Have you any idea how many experienced, older and wiser zookeepers are killed all over the planet by the animals they have dedicated their lives to protecting and have spent years in their particular company? It's quite a surprising number and while I do stand by any and all comments I've made about Crocodile Hurter here and on other fora, my heart, ( hard as it may seem to you ) really does go out to his family, and the friends who were with him on the day. No need for any of the smart arses to tell me where to stick my feelings...I've met ye a thousand times over. Showmanship is one thing...
It takes money to do animal research and conservation, also the interest of a tremendous number of people, in order to get the politicians attention. Do you honestly think anyone would listen to a very quite, somewhat introverted teen girl who actually looks forward to spending a month each year in the bush 50 miles from the nearest town. But let that same girl feed Crocs, hold a koala while she is talking or wrap a 12 foot albino python around her shoulders for photographs and she has no trouble getting an audience. At least a part of walking in Dad's footsteps involves risking her life in order to get the message out. Showmanship yes, but without it no audience, no money, no conservation beyond the boundaries of her property. The fact she needs to be a showman is a reflection on us not on her.
Toby, We are much in agreement that it is fun to have a civil disagreement, such a rare thing to do these days. By all means hold your view with my respect, and the best of luck to you.
I literally grew up watching Steve Irwin. He taught me to respect animals and the world around me and I wouldn't be the person I am today without his programs. He shaped who I am. Rest in Peace, Steve
Heard the human brain copies accents to make people feel more comfortable, but I don't think that would work, if I heard someone with my accent I would get mad, not comfortable lol
delamovies it gets assimilated over time. Back in the end of WW2 American soldiers posted in Britain fell in love with women there, they then took them back home and decades later, those same British women have Americanised accents.
Old Destin: "I wanted to be like Steve Irwin" Destin currently: As amazing of a science communicator as Steve Irwin You have done an amazing job with this channel. Your accomplishments in a way drive my own. Thanks for inspiring people. RIP Steve.
Honestly, I was and still am a Steve Irwin fan. He was engaging, entertaining, & informative ALL at the same time. We need more people with that sort of passion and zest for life!
I meet Steve only a few weeks before he died, in person at the zoo early in the morning first one there and got to have a chat with him, he told me the same thing about him doing stupid stuff on his show and that he could tell me anything and I would remember, its so true. When I found out he died I wasn't surprised or shocked, I think more then anything I was angry that he died doing what he loved and teaching everyone else, took me a few days to get over it but I just remember all the great stuff he left behind, its abit of a shame the media took over his family and that they aren't doing the best to carry his will on.
Same here. I was at work and heard about it on the radio.. I felt sick about it all day and almost just went home.. I still truly miss a man I never met
handicapitatio what a amazing thing to say. I’m an Australian and I was 16 when Steve died and still to this day I cry thinking of him and watching his old shows. He was a true blue Aussie and he showed the world what It means to be an Australian. The animals are still crying RIP Steve 🐊
It's quite weird, even all these years later, I still remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I learned that Steve died. I wasn't that big of a fan, I liked him and enjoyed his shows if they were on, but wouldn't actively go looking for them to watch(TV back then, you either watched it or you missed it, for the most part). I'm British, and it was just a text message from my mum, but it bookmarked a moment in my life that I'll never forget.
I miss Steve. I remember when I was really little and watched him and his wife do a special on Discovery. I think it was the first time he was on the channel. RIP
"The moment I've got you hooked seeing if I'm gonna do anything wrong, I can tell you anything and you'll remember it" Mehdi from ElectroBoom has a similar way of educating and it's honestly so smart
Thank you, Destin. Steve inspired a lot of people to learn more about science, one of whom was my daughter, who is starting her second year in college soon. She still hasn't settled on whether she's going the zoology or astrophysics route, but you'd be surprised at how much overlap there is educationally speaking. Whichever way she goes, I'll always be grateful that she got to watch Steve at the height of his career and at just the right age when she was forming real ideas about herself as a person.
Wow it's been 15 years and this account made me tear up. I'm glad to hear the account and perspective of a expert who was there. As I get older I always expect my perception of Steve to be shattered and discredited because that's life but it's stayed surprisingly solid.
Destin, that was really wonderful. I was so lucky to have Steve for my daughters to learn from and get excited about science, animals, and conservation. I never thought his death was from stupidity, anyone who watched his shows, knew he wasn't stupid, but glad to hear it from an expert.
As an Australian I think I get Dr Seymour's enthusiasm for his subject. He's involved with it and can even come across as drunk, with the enthusiasm he's showing. It's great that smarter every day caught on to his infectious teaching/learning style. Dr Seymour, clearly well versed in his subject share his enthusiasm. If you're doing well on the reef...keep at it if you're just looking for a party.
I remember when Steve died. I also remember seeing him live at the Australia zoo when I was a kid! Some of my best memories involving animals! It’s great to see his son doing the same!
Thank you for posting this. I was crushed when Steve Irwin died. Just crushed. It's been hard to see anything where people talk about him. It helps to hear perspective from those close to him. This man's experience is helpful with the grief. Steve Irwin was everything I ever wanted to be and his legacy is the only thing bigger or better than him. Crocs Rule!
***** yeah, there's that generic american accent that I kind of consider "normal" in media, the more modern, non-southern one, (destin's accent doesn't quite fit it, but almost). But IRL, I don't notice Aussie accents at all, and anyone that sounds remotely American sounds way out there and completely weird.
I grew up without a dad. One day my mom, my brothers, and I were watching TV and we came across the Crocodile Hunter. From that day forward, myself and my oldest brother were hooked. We learned how to properly identify and behave around animals. We'd get wild snakes, turtles, and other animals out of the road to prevent them from accidentally killing themselves. We even rescued an injured baby falcon that the mother had abandoned (brought it to an animal rehabilitation center). All the while when I see or interact with a wild animal, I think to myself "What would the Crocodile Hunter do?" I still do this after so many years. The day Steve died, I lost my role model. I lost the man who taught me so many things. It's cheesy, but Steve was the father I never had growing up. I've had several deaths in my family and I've only ever cried for two of them. My grandpa, and Steve Irwin. Rest in Peace Steve, the world misses you.
my aunty actually works in the room he is in i can even tell u that in that metal tank behind him is a tone of barramundi and a wobbygong shark then outside there is a large rectangular tank which has i white tip reef shark called bruce and there were two stingrays then there is a fresh water croc nay a baby one and there are stone fish also outside . I have also met him and my aunty was on the boat when steve died aswel
Just came across this interview now and it still pulls a cord in my heart to know he really was a genuinely good person trying to make a difference in the world and to put it simply HE DID.....
I still remember in my childhood when I would finish kindergarten or pre school or school up until grade 6 I would get home from school, watch the Steve Irwin crocodile hunter movie and then go in our pool and pretend to wrestle and save crocodiles and all sorts of animals. I still remember the day he died and how sad I was when I heard the news. Rest In Peace Steve Irwin, the croc hunter.
What a situation to have to deal with. As a firefighter (now retired) I had to deal with the loss of three firefighters on my department when an incident went very badly one night. That was in 1974. Since then I joined another department and became the Hazardous Materials Specialist, the Training Officer, an Emergency Medical Technician, and so on. I still deal that loss, but I decided to give something back. I did my best to honor the memory of those three firefighters. Here is an example of the very same line of thinking. Also, it's a good thing that Steve Irwin's daughter and son are carrying on with their father's legacy. Godspeed, Steve.
Initially I didn't want to watch this video because I thought it might just focus on the nasty stuff. But then I realized all your other videos are so cool and informative; so I watched and I'm glad I did. Dr. Seymour* (thanks Dave) seems like an awesome guy and of course Steve Irwin was just a great person all around. I was and always will be a big fan of Steve's work.
Dave Smith Haha, I bet! I watched the video twice too (and a 3rd time after this conversation), and I feel stupid having missed that. Honestly, I thank you for the correction, and cheers from Cape Cod USA!
What a wonderful human being. We miss him. He effected and changed the world. The biggest thing I got from him, is his love of nature, and his kindest.
That is *so* interesting. Yeah, I thought he did some really bold stuff, but I never thought he was being a moron about it. Maybe because I watched everything he put out there while growing up, but I thought he knew exactly what he was doing. He was passionate, competent, and hilarious. Sort of like the Carl Sagan of herpetology... what a loss.
Funny you should mention Carl Sagan, for he and Steve have been my only idols/role models/heros in life so far, and the only two "celebrities" whose deaths I have cried to. Too few people have the indomitable passion for teaching like they had.
Gerby _ I'm not a native english speaker, so I have a harder time understanding accents other than the one I learned english in (American). That includes Australian, British and so on.
As a small farm town country boy growing up in South Georgia, I use to watch Omaha's Wild Kingdom and Jacques Cousteau and later Steve Irwin! They made a significant impact on me in different ways that made me a better outdoorsman and conservationist. I'm 53 now and I have learned alot from Dr. Seymour and learning so much from you and your videos, Destin. You are the embodiment of Steve Irwin, Bill Nye, Myth Busters, Wild Kingdom and J. Cousteau. Thank you for all your efforts!
Steve was/is my hero. I grew up watching his show(s), and like you, wanting to be just like him. It's interesting to hear Dr. Seymour's perspective on him/his show. R.I.P Steve-o! #crocsrule
Was just surfing/cruising on TH-cam today and ended up on one of your videos, and all i can say is that im getting smarter every time i watch a video of yours! Thanks got yourself a new subscriber.
Hi, I want to thank you for making this video, it really touches me deeply to hear this story from an actual witness and someone who personnally knew Steve. I've never been someone who idolizes other people, I respect many people who are great at what they do but I would never get an autograph from someone, I don't see the point of it. When people ask me if I have someone who I really look up to I would say without pausing Steven Irwin. The man's passion about what he did, his selflessness, his drive, he didn't care what others thought of him as long as his message would get through, these were all the qualities I admire of him. I had one dream and it was to go to Australia Zoo and meet him just to shake his hand and thank him for what he was doing but that dream fell short on September 4th 2006...
RC Marty I went to Australia Zoo before Steve died really hoping to meet him, unfortunately he was out being a wildlife warrior but I did get to meet Bindi and Terri. They would interact with the visitors and walk around in public areas. It was a very relaxed environment, you could tell they really wanted people to be excited about conservation. Bindi was very young at that time, around five or six. I went up to say hello, she was holding a plush unicorn. She said to me "Do you want to pet my unicorn friend?" and when I went to pat it she jumped towards me and said "Be CAREFUL! She BITES!" Don't give up your dream to visit Australia Zoo. Steve may not be there physically but his spirit embodies the place. It was his home and his life's work. He lives on in the zoo and in his family who still dedicate their life and passion to his legacy. Terri said of Steve after his death, "He changed the world by giving everyone the message that if you can reach out and touch and love and be with wildlife, you will forever be changed and you will want to make the world a better place. Because if everybody does something, we'll be okay. If we do nothing, we're in trouble. And he did more than anybody so I think we can all do something."
Jem * Now, THAT made me cry. What a bunch of selfless people. The whole family was and is pretty terrific. And thank you, Jern, for the story. I always loved Steve and his show. I'm in the US but it makes me want to go there just to experience his passion for conservation and see what you're talking about. He was truly a special man. Somehow it feels comforting that Dr. Seymour was with Steve when he died. He was with people who had the same kind of passion for wildlife that he had. And, as always, we learned something.
Steve Irwin was such a large personality through the TV. You could feel his passion for the animals. I appreciate this interview and the additional insight, years later. I hope his wife and kids are doing well.
Destin I want to thank you for this vid. I knew Terri as a kid here in Oregon and I was thrilled when she married Steve. Like the rest of the world I mourned with her and the kids. Also I've respected Jamie for some time but never made the connection that he was there that fateful day. This is the first interview I've seen of him about Steve's death. It helps bring closure in my own mind for the husband and best friend of my childhood friend and their beautiful children.
Destin, I've always thought about 'if I could meet ONE of the people I watch on TH-cam, who would it be'... I can honestly say now, it would be you. I know that probably means nothing to you, but I hope you know it's probably one of the biggest compliments I could give. Thank you for everything you do. I remember when you put the video up about the gentleman who offered to make the subtitles for your videos for his deaf sister.... and I've been following ever since
I cried when i heard the news and i cried when Terri had the remembrance at the zoo. I still get emotional when i watch this video which i do every 6 months to a year. Idk how to end this comment except thanking you again Des for making this video.
I used to love getting up early before school and watching Steve Irwin on the TV. It's still hard to believe he's gone. Miss you Steve and hope your happy wherever you are. Much love from your home country, Australia.
I am more curious about science of cities and if recycling does cause an impact.. I am in melbourne right now. if you are nearby we should definitely blog about it. there are a lot of universities here where you can get public support from the professors.
I don't know how this video ended up in my feed but I am so grateful it did! What the Doctor quoted what his children and Steve said about life is mind blowing to me.
I knew Dr. Seymour looked familiar. When I was little, me and my mom used to watch the Worlds Deadliest on Animal Planet. Jamie was always messing with Jelly fish and stuff. He is the one who really got me into science as a kid. Thank you, Destin, for reminding me about Jamie. I am now going to rewatch all of the old animal planet episodes.
It wasn't the stingrays fault. Steve had made a mistake by allowing his shadow to fool the stingray into thinking he was a shark. Steve had said this many times before. "If I get bit or eaten, it's not the animals fault. It's because I made a mistake." It was just a simple mistake.
What some might call "doofy" is really uncontrollable joy. Didn't matter what he was up to, Irwin lived his life to the fullest and happiest. It would have been a tragedy if Dr. Seymour walked away from his gifts, and I'm glad he pulled through it. Great interview!
the fact that i watch croc files and croc adventures 2003-2006 in animal planet as a young adolescent, now that I am working in Australia as a registered nurse, and the youtube avatar picture being a Koala(i did not intentionally choose this avatar, until I realize it is Aussie's very own)... wow I could not imagine all these circumstances...eventually lead me to experience 1st hand Australia... now i had determined,it all started with my fascination with Steve Irwin...WOW Thank you Steve :'(
So glad I found this video. I was a huge fan of Steve, and actually saw the video of him dying before it was taken down. Big salute to Dr. Seymour. You're a lucky man. You too, Dustin.
You know an interview is great when you can't take your eyes off the person. Very sad situation but at least there's amazing people still involved like Jaime here. Good on ya mate!
I remember loving his shows and when I learned Bindi and I are the same age and both July babies I fell in love more. I was in school, third grade, when I heard. I remember asking to go to the counselor I was so upset, I didn’t want to cry in front of the class. BUT out of the 25-30 students a good chunk of us were ALL so upset that the teacher had us sit together up front hold hands and have a moment of silence together. I just remember staring at one of the nature posters on the wall thinking “who’s gonna lead us now?”
I was stuck in Brisbane traffic next to Steve Irwin once - my only interaction with him. And I went to the public funeral at the Crocoseum - it was so terribly sad. That guy was and still is my hero
When I was a kid before Steve Irwin became big and famous, he came to my house to pull a python out from behind our fridge. He was just as charismatic and passionate in person as you used to see him on the TV. There was no faking the excitement, that’s just how Steve was.
Thanks for this, I had always wondered exactly how Steve Irwin got so badly injured that he couldn’t be saved. What was explained about his life reinforced everything that we thought of him. RIP Steve Irwin, to a life well spent, you touched us all in such a good way 🙏🏻
Steve Irwin is the main reason I have so much love for, and interest in, animals today. I grew up absolutely addicted to the Crocodile Hunter. He showed us all the beauty, grace, and sheer power of animals both small and large, which most people will never be lucky enough to experience outside of television and internet videos, and you could tell in every episode, that he loved every single second of it. He adored animals, and did everything he could to protect them whilst teaching us at home who they really are, and how they should be treated. I still remember the episode when he was driving down the road, next to a field where a fire had started, and he almost started crying when he found a half-dead gecko that had be burned by the flames. He held it in his hands, with tears in his eyes, and you could literally feel his passion for these creatures. To sum it up, the world hasn't recovered from his passing, and I don't think it ever will.
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Same for me , I would watch Steve every morning of every day. 🐊🐊
Same his show was my childhood he will be missed
I here ya man
ItS A CROC
Dr Seymour is such a cool guy.
Seramics he had written him off until he actually met him.I dont admire that.
dartanion 007
You know how most people say: "don't meet your heroes"?
That's because they're human too.
You don't know somebody until you meet them.
This guy changed his preconceived notions fairly quickly [it sounds like] upon meeting Steve. That is admirable. Some people let first-impressions get in the way.
Furthermore: in Australia, they teach safety-around-wildlife to a "T". There are a lot of dangerous critters out there, so the whole "he's an idiot" mentality, probably just came from the whole "don't stick your fingers in the outlet" & "this guy is the embodiment of what an Australian stereotype is" mentalities, so Ausies, were like: "uh... we're not all like 'Steve Erwin' and that guy is practically sticking his fingers in the outlet..."; like when a fat guy who is rude in a foreign country, turns out to be American, and then all us Americans (I'm an American by the way) who happen to be skinnier and polite: are like "oh-no... this is how the world sees us.... eek!!".
But then if we found out that this fat guy [was fat because he] had a thyroid condition, and was edited to look ruder than he really was: our impressions would change.
You've never met someone, until you've met someone! 👍?
Steve was the most impressive conservationists in this life time. He gave the animals everything he had. Steve we miss you so much. Thank you for what you taught this world humans about wild animals.
Yes. He taught you to stop pissing off wild animals or they'll kill you for it some day.
Seramics yup he is also featured on many Netflix series
It's weird I remember when Steve died, it felt like the world had lost a big character. At least his legacy still lives on.
GoRepairs
Some color drained from the world that day
I remember feeling like the world stopped. It almost felt hopeless. But hopefully the lessons he taught us will continue to bring the world up into a better place.
GoRepairs. Steve was playing with fire...ill miss him a lot...i knew he would get burned some day ...
GoRepairs it did and the world did lose a character
He was a teacher and a showman. He was funny and a goof at times.But he used that to do the teaching and that helped to make things stick. Unlike a lot of the boring old professors that have something to teach but can't make it stick in the students head.
I had the pleasure of meeting Steve in November 2005 when he visited the National Park I worked in at the time. He was filming something on National Parks at the time. To this day he is one of the most humble and kindest people I have ever met. He walked across the visitor center just to shake my hand and introduce himself. When he died 10 months later I sobbed for hours. It was like losing a friend.
All my father remembers of Steve is his antics. All I remember is the love of science he passed through the show. I was 14, a freshman in Highschool, when he died. My math teacher came into the room for his class almost in tears. We all learned that he had passed, and over half of the class burst into tears.
What that man gave to children of my generation, I dont think anyone who took in a single word he said will ever forget him.
Thank you for doing this interview. It is wonderful to hear how much Steve was passionate about what he was talking about, and that it wasn't just for show.
Australians seem like the most friendly and happy go lucky people.
***** ( ^_^)/\(^_^ )
***** I'm american and crocs rule!
Squall338 Most of us are.
***** Can't agree with your summary of Gold Coast. I live here, and it's a pretty bad stereotype. There are a couple of bad areas but there are some amazing people I've met on the Gold Coast and most of the areas here are great.
Thanks man, I'm Aussie.
PETA made a huge mistake talking down on such a wonderful man. RIP.
Peta also kills animals in their "shelter"
Remember when they release saltwater lobsters into freshwater
There interviewer said it himself it was stupid around animals...
Peta is the extremist feminists of the animal lover community
PETA is a joke.
That point when he talks about how Steve Irwin used the sense of danger in his interactions with animals to lure people in and then educate them made me want to cry. Guy had me absolutely ensnared by how dangerous everything he was doing was, and it was all to teach me. Which he did. Guess I was the idiot. GG steve.
Steve Irwin was one of my childhood heroes. And Bindi is exactly like him. It warms my heart
And Tony keep an eye on Robert, now 10 and a half. He is really coming along. He's co-presenting a Discovery Kids Show called Strange But True. Not surprisingly he does all the animal parts. Robert is also feeding Crocs. in the show along with Bindi and Terri. Bindi, yea sweet, loving, gentle kid fed Monte a ham still wearing her birthday corsage on her left wrist. Some will say foolish, some brave, I think self control. If she loves Monte she has to feed him and if that means coming within arms length of his mouth she can do that. Sweet kid the world needs more like her.
Why oh why, does anyone need to come within arms length of one of the last surviving dinosaurs roaming the Earth that wants something bigger than a ham to stash in its larder? Have you any idea how many experienced, older and wiser zookeepers are killed all over the planet by the animals they have dedicated their lives to protecting and have spent years in their particular company? It's quite a surprising number and while I do stand by any and all comments I've made about Crocodile Hurter here and on other fora, my heart, ( hard as it may seem to you ) really does go out to his family, and the friends who were with him on the day. No need for any of the smart arses to tell me where to stick my feelings...I've met ye a thousand times over. Showmanship is one thing...
It takes money to do animal research and conservation, also the interest of a tremendous number of people, in order to get the politicians attention. Do you honestly think anyone would listen to a very quite, somewhat introverted teen girl who actually looks forward to spending a month each year in the bush 50 miles from the nearest town. But let that same girl feed Crocs, hold a koala while she is talking or wrap a 12 foot albino python around her shoulders for photographs and she has no trouble getting an audience. At least a part of walking in Dad's footsteps involves risking her life in order to get the message out. Showmanship yes, but without it no audience, no money, no conservation beyond the boundaries of her property. The fact she needs to be a showman is a reflection on us not on her.
Toby, We are much in agreement that it is fun to have a civil disagreement, such a rare thing to do these days. By all means hold your view with my respect, and the best of luck to you.
i wish Dr. Seymour had a youtube channel. it would be a huge hit.
ACE Internet Fighter Pilot he dose. Its called the nature of science.
100% what a great guy!
It's called The Nature Of Science..
Look up cross examined
I literally grew up watching Steve Irwin. He taught me to respect animals and the world around me and I wouldn't be the person I am today without his programs. He shaped who I am.
Rest in Peace, Steve
Are you doing animal related work?
I love that when he got a chance to plug what he's up to, he talked about college degree programs. What a kind heart this man seems to have.
As someone who grew up with Steve Irwin, I really appreciate this a lot.
Dr. Seymour is one of the coolest guys I've seen. Cool personality!
he's done some amazing work with the insanely deadly irukanji jellyfish too
Dave Smith You're right. Just saw a video on those Jellyfish with Seymour in it.
absolutely true! he's awesome
just a normal Aussie
Cedars n
4:26 You adopted his Aussie accent for a second there, Destin.
Hehehe
lol
Heard the human brain copies accents to make people feel more comfortable, but I don't think that would work, if I heard someone with my accent I would get mad, not comfortable lol
The Aussie mimicked destins accent for a second there also
delamovies it gets assimilated over time.
Back in the end of WW2 American soldiers posted in Britain fell in love with women there, they then took them back home and decades later, those same British women have Americanised accents.
RIP Steve Irwin my childhood idol.... gone way to soon
+OspreyBravo18 True R.I.P steve
Yea :(
+The War Pug :D
I met Steve and his wife once in Oregon. Really super nice and genuine people. His death was like a sucker punch to the gut.
Iam Murphy I cried for a good straight hour and I was depressed for weeks I was also 11 so that's understandable...
I met Steve at Australia Zoo, despite filming an ad, he took time to sign my map
😎
Old Destin: "I wanted to be like Steve Irwin"
Destin currently: As amazing of a science communicator as Steve Irwin
You have done an amazing job with this channel. Your accomplishments in a way drive my own.
Thanks for inspiring people.
RIP Steve.
Old Destin: "I wanted to be like Steve Irwin"
Destin currently: SNATCH BLOCKS!
Honestly, I was and still am a Steve Irwin fan. He was engaging, entertaining, & informative ALL at the same time. We need more people with that sort of passion and zest for life!
This guys is the best speaker ever. Seriously
I know where Epstein Is oof
I meet Steve only a few weeks before he died, in person at the zoo early in the morning first one there and got to have a chat with him, he told me the same thing about him doing stupid stuff on his show and that he could tell me anything and I would remember, its so true. When I found out he died I wasn't surprised or shocked, I think more then anything I was angry that he died doing what he loved and teaching everyone else, took me a few days to get over it but I just remember all the great stuff he left behind, its abit of a shame the media took over his family and that they aren't doing the best to carry his will on.
As morbid as it may sound, I think Steve would have been happy dying doing what he loved.
They are now
Cool story bro.
I love Steve Erwin. He's the only "celebrity" that made me cry when he died. In fact, I love all Australians. Much love from the US!
It was a great big surprise rest in peace Steve
Him and Robin Williams
Same here. I was at work and heard about it on the radio.. I felt sick about it all day and almost just went home.. I still truly miss a man I never met
handicapitatio what a amazing thing to say. I’m an Australian and I was 16 when Steve died and still to this day I cry thinking of him and watching his old shows. He was a true blue Aussie and he showed the world what It means to be an Australian. The animals are still crying RIP Steve 🐊
Back at you with love too mate. Come visit sometime soon.
"What you do is a big deal huh?"
"Yeah but it doesn't feel like it."
That's how the good ones usually feel. Props Doc!
It's quite weird, even all these years later, I still remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I learned that Steve died.
I wasn't that big of a fan, I liked him and enjoyed his shows if they were on, but wouldn't actively go looking for them to watch(TV back then, you either watched it or you missed it, for the most part).
I'm British, and it was just a text message from my mum, but it bookmarked a moment in my life that I'll never forget.
Where can I see the video of you and him looking at that lion fish?
correction, stone fish. lol
taprackbang88 It's coming up soon! I'm going through the videos one by one.
I AM NOT A PATIENT MAN!! lol Thanks for all the videos! I love learning. You're a phenomenal teacher!
I was just going to ask this same thing. cant wait
SmarterEveryDay yes, i agree, im learning new stuff every day. ;)
I’m 31 years old and was and still sooo hurt when one of my idols left this world..RIP STEVE!
I miss Steve. I remember when I was really little and watched him and his wife do a special on Discovery. I think it was the first time he was on the channel. RIP
I love Australians, man.
suga. bb love you too
Yea na m8 can't say that since ya bloody only know one of em. Fair dinkum thought bloody oath not gunna tell ya not to though. Cheers m8
I man Austrailians, love.
do you watch ozzyman reviews? he's an Australian guy that makes reviews of almost anything and he makes it super funny. look him up on TH-cam
Thank you!
I'm a music student, but this guy is so cool I'm considering switching to marine biology and moving to Australia!
Rachael McInnes Did you?
She's probably moved to LA still waiting for an opportunity in Music lol
Noise 👍
Lol Goodluck it ain't easy living here.
Did you end up doing it?
"The moment I've got you hooked seeing if I'm gonna do anything wrong, I can tell you anything and you'll remember it"
Mehdi from ElectroBoom has a similar way of educating and it's honestly so smart
And Donald Trump😀
Thank you, Destin. Steve inspired a lot of people to learn more about science, one of whom was my daughter, who is starting her second year in college soon. She still hasn't settled on whether she's going the zoology or astrophysics route, but you'd be surprised at how much overlap there is educationally speaking. Whichever way she goes, I'll always be grateful that she got to watch Steve at the height of his career and at just the right age when she was forming real ideas about herself as a person.
Wow it's been 15 years and this account made me tear up. I'm glad to hear the account and perspective of a expert who was there. As I get older I always expect my perception of Steve to be shattered and discredited because that's life but it's stayed surprisingly solid.
Destin, that was really wonderful. I was so lucky to have Steve for my daughters to learn from and get excited about science, animals, and conservation. I never thought his death was from stupidity, anyone who watched his shows, knew he wasn't stupid, but glad to hear it from an expert.
I am long past the student age, but i think it'd be an honor to work under a guy who so clearly cares about his field.
As an Australian I think I get Dr Seymour's enthusiasm for his subject. He's involved with it and can even come across as drunk, with the enthusiasm he's showing.
It's great that smarter every day caught on to his infectious teaching/learning style.
Dr Seymour, clearly well versed in his subject share his enthusiasm.
If you're doing well on the reef...keep at it if you're just looking for a party.
Probably went unnoticed, but I loved how, at the end, Dr. Seymour used his chance to advertise "anything" to attract smart students to a university.
I remember when Steve died. I also remember seeing him live at the Australia zoo when I was a kid! Some of my best memories involving animals! It’s great to see his son doing the same!
Thank you for posting this. I was crushed when Steve Irwin died. Just crushed. It's been hard to see anything where people talk about him. It helps to hear perspective from those close to him. This man's experience is helpful with the grief. Steve Irwin was everything I ever wanted to be and his legacy is the only thing bigger or better than him. Crocs Rule!
That accent, man. I needed to rewatch most of the video to catch it. Though it sounds very funny and lively.
Obviously, English is not my born.
Slithereenn For me it was 100% clear and I'm not Australian nor is english my first language
tubewoodycool
Good for you then.
***** yeah, there's that generic american accent that I kind of consider "normal" in media, the more modern, non-southern one, (destin's accent doesn't quite fit it, but almost). But IRL, I don't notice Aussie accents at all, and anyone that sounds remotely American sounds way out there and completely weird.
Ella Masters Yeah, he's got one of the clearest Australian accents.
+Slithereenn lol, same.
Steve Irwin passed away on my first day of 5th grade. Grew up watching the Crocodile Hunter instead of cartoons. He is still very missed
"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." In case anyone was wondering about the Proverbs 4:23 reference. Nice.
I grew up without a dad. One day my mom, my brothers, and I were watching TV and we came across the Crocodile Hunter. From that day forward, myself and my oldest brother were hooked. We learned how to properly identify and behave around animals. We'd get wild snakes, turtles, and other animals out of the road to prevent them from accidentally killing themselves. We even rescued an injured baby falcon that the mother had abandoned (brought it to an animal rehabilitation center). All the while when I see or interact with a wild animal, I think to myself "What would the Crocodile Hunter do?" I still do this after so many years. The day Steve died, I lost my role model. I lost the man who taught me so many things. It's cheesy, but Steve was the father I never had growing up. I've had several deaths in my family and I've only ever cried for two of them. My grandpa, and Steve Irwin.
Rest in Peace Steve, the world misses you.
my aunty actually works in the room he is in i can even tell u that in that metal tank behind him is a tone of barramundi and a wobbygong shark then outside there is a large rectangular tank which has i white tip reef shark called bruce and there were two stingrays then there is a fresh water croc nay a baby one and there are stone fish also outside . I have also met him and my aunty was on the boat when steve died aswel
Just came across this interview now and it still pulls a cord in my heart to know he really was a genuinely good person trying to make a difference in the world and to put it simply HE DID.....
I still remember in my childhood when I would finish kindergarten or pre school or school up until grade 6 I would get home from school, watch the Steve Irwin crocodile hunter movie and then go in our pool and pretend to wrestle and save crocodiles and all sorts of animals. I still remember the day he died and how sad I was when I heard the news. Rest In Peace Steve Irwin, the croc hunter.
What a situation to have to deal with. As a firefighter (now retired) I had to deal with the loss of three firefighters on my department when an incident went very badly one night. That was in 1974. Since then I joined another department and became the Hazardous Materials Specialist, the Training Officer, an Emergency Medical Technician, and so on. I still deal that loss, but I decided to give something back. I did my best to honor the memory of those three firefighters. Here is an example of the very same line of thinking. Also, it's a good thing that Steve Irwin's daughter and son are carrying on with their father's legacy. Godspeed, Steve.
Initially I didn't want to watch this video because I thought it might just focus on the nasty stuff. But then I realized all your other videos are so cool and informative; so I watched and I'm glad I did. Dr. Seymour* (thanks Dave) seems like an awesome guy and of course Steve Irwin was just a great person all around. I was and always will be a big fan of Steve's work.
its Dr Jamie Seymour from James Cook University
Dave Smith Whoops, I will be fixing that now.
lol, yeah you'll get some strange looks in Australia asking for James Cook
Dave Smith Haha, I bet! I watched the video twice too (and a 3rd time after this conversation), and I feel stupid having missed that. Honestly, I thank you for the correction, and cheers from Cape Cod USA!
What a wonderful human being. We miss him. He effected and changed the world. The biggest thing I got from him, is his love of nature, and his kindest.
That is *so* interesting. Yeah, I thought he did some really bold stuff, but I never thought he was being a moron about it. Maybe because I watched everything he put out there while growing up, but I thought he knew exactly what he was doing. He was passionate, competent, and hilarious. Sort of like the Carl Sagan of herpetology... what a loss.
Funny you should mention Carl Sagan, for he and Steve have been my only idols/role models/heros in life so far, and the only two "celebrities" whose deaths I have cried to. Too few people have the indomitable passion for teaching like they had.
Thanks for this.... Steve was a big part of our home. My heart still goes out to Terry and his kids. Thanks for keeping the humanity in this story.
Thanks for adding subtitles! They are helpful for people who have a hard time with accents like myself.
How don't you understand an Australian accent?
Gerby _ I'm not a native english speaker, so I have a harder time understanding accents other than the one I learned english in (American). That includes Australian, British and so on.
fair enough
Gerby _ Edited the main comment to make my point clearer.
I'm Australian and I can hardly understand myself haha but u do know there are subtitles next to the settings tab.
As a small farm town country boy growing up in South Georgia, I use to watch Omaha's Wild Kingdom and Jacques Cousteau and later Steve Irwin! They made a significant impact on me in different ways that made me a better outdoorsman and conservationist. I'm 53 now and I have learned alot from Dr. Seymour and learning so much from you and your videos, Destin. You are the embodiment of Steve Irwin, Bill Nye, Myth Busters, Wild Kingdom and J. Cousteau. Thank you for all your efforts!
Dr Seymour is awesome ;-)
I m so going to Australia to future my study in marine biology.
Bring a big wallet
This is one of TH-cam’s best channels. Keep doing what you are doing.
Steve was/is my hero. I grew up watching his show(s), and like you, wanting to be just like him. It's interesting to hear Dr. Seymour's perspective on him/his show. R.I.P Steve-o! #crocsrule
Was just surfing/cruising on TH-cam today and ended up on one of your videos, and all i can say is that im getting smarter every time i watch a video of yours! Thanks got yourself a new subscriber.
Hi, I want to thank you for making this video, it really touches me deeply to hear this story from an actual witness and someone who personnally knew Steve.
I've never been someone who idolizes other people, I respect many people who are great at what they do but I would never get an autograph from someone, I don't see the point of it.
When people ask me if I have someone who I really look up to I would say without pausing Steven Irwin. The man's passion about what he did, his selflessness, his drive, he didn't care what others thought of him as long as his message would get through, these were all the qualities I admire of him.
I had one dream and it was to go to Australia Zoo and meet him just to shake his hand and thank him for what he was doing but that dream fell short on September 4th 2006...
RC Marty I went to Australia Zoo before Steve died really hoping to meet him, unfortunately he was out being a wildlife warrior but I did get to meet Bindi and Terri. They would interact with the visitors and walk around in public areas. It was a very relaxed environment, you could tell they really wanted people to be excited about conservation.
Bindi was very young at that time, around five or six. I went up to say hello, she was holding a plush unicorn. She said to me "Do you want to pet my unicorn friend?" and when I went to pat it she jumped towards me and said "Be CAREFUL! She BITES!"
Don't give up your dream to visit Australia Zoo. Steve may not be there physically but his spirit embodies the place. It was his home and his life's work. He lives on in the zoo and in his family who still dedicate their life and passion to his legacy.
Terri said of Steve after his death, "He changed the world by giving everyone the message that if you can reach out and touch and love and be with wildlife, you will forever be changed and you will want to make the world a better place. Because if everybody does something, we'll be okay. If we do nothing, we're in trouble. And he did more than anybody so I think we can all do something."
Thank you so much for sharing this story Jem, I truly deeply appreciate it, thank you xx
No worries. Thank you for your kind words :)
Jem * Now, THAT made me cry. What a bunch of selfless people. The whole family was and is pretty terrific. And thank you, Jern, for the story. I always loved Steve and his show. I'm in the US but it makes me want to go there just to experience his passion for conservation and see what you're talking about. He was truly a special man. Somehow it feels comforting that Dr. Seymour was with Steve when he died. He was with people who had the same kind of passion for wildlife that he had. And, as always, we learned something.
Same here your dream was also mine..
Steve Irwin was such a large personality through the TV. You could feel his passion for the animals. I appreciate this interview and the additional insight, years later. I hope his wife and kids are doing well.
RIP Steve. You are being missed.
How can it be to late to pay respect? =)
Nope Nopenope indeed!
This is one of the best channels on TH-cam. Thank you Destin. .
I want to meet this scientists. he seems awesome. I'm a man of science and technology.
I'm a man of my word.
I still get misty eyed when Steve is mentioned. One of a kind and sorely missed. Great interview!
I grew up watching Steve Irwin and I still love him and to prove that I love him I have a bronze Steve holding a croc
He was the first “celebrity” I ever cried for. He had such a huge impact on my life and now I’m pursuing a career in Zoology because of him
i still miss steve to this day in 2019. he epitomized my childhood
Destin I want to thank you for this vid. I knew Terri as a kid here in Oregon and I was thrilled when she married Steve. Like the rest of the world I mourned with her and the kids. Also I've respected Jamie for some time but never made the connection that he was there that fateful day. This is the first interview I've seen of him about Steve's death. It helps bring closure in my own mind for the husband and best friend of my childhood friend and their beautiful children.
I like this guy. He says the truth and from the heart. Reminds me of Viperkeeper on TH-cam.
Destin, I've always thought about 'if I could meet ONE of the people I watch on TH-cam, who would it be'... I can honestly say now, it would be you. I know that probably means nothing to you, but I hope you know it's probably one of the biggest compliments I could give. Thank you for everything you do. I remember when you put the video up about the gentleman who offered to make the subtitles for your videos for his deaf sister.... and I've been following ever since
That guy is my favorite guest in your videos, he's awesome
I cried when i heard the news and i cried when Terri had the remembrance at the zoo.
I still get emotional when i watch this video which i do every 6 months to a year.
Idk how to end this comment except thanking you again Des for making this video.
he died the way he lived. with animals in his heart.
**slow claps**
That's so fucked up, but I still couldn't help but laugh!!
+Patrick Holensaber dark, but true
+Patrick Holensaber
Bah, old joke.
no that's nOT OKAY
I used to love getting up early before school and watching Steve Irwin on the TV. It's still hard to believe he's gone. Miss you Steve and hope your happy wherever you are. Much love from your home country, Australia.
Dr Jamie Seymour = TOP DUDE!! "very engaging" nailed it. :D
Steve Irwin and Bindi were a HUGE hugeeeeee part of my childhood, so thank you for making this video, i love this
I am more curious about science of cities and if recycling does cause an impact.. I am in melbourne right now. if you are nearby we should definitely blog about it. there are a lot of universities here where you can get public support from the professors.
I don't know how this video ended up in my feed but I am so grateful it did! What the Doctor quoted what his children and Steve said about life is mind blowing to me.
i really feel proud for understanding the message and the majority of the video because i am german :)
I knew Dr. Seymour looked familiar. When I was little, me and my mom used to watch the Worlds Deadliest on Animal Planet. Jamie was always messing with Jelly fish and stuff. He is the one who really got me into science as a kid. Thank you, Destin, for reminding me about Jamie. I am now going to rewatch all of the old animal planet episodes.
Thanks a lot stingray, thanks a lot for killing one of the greatest people on earth
I'm sure the stingray felt bad when he realized what he did...
newboldspawn I hope it does. Bad stingray. Let's arrest it
It wasn't the stingrays fault. Steve had made a mistake by allowing his shadow to fool the stingray into thinking he was a shark.
Steve had said this many times before. "If I get bit or eaten, it's not the animals fault. It's because I made a mistake."
It was just a simple mistake.
@@bagginbrooks6573 Exactly. Animals react instinctively when they feel threatened with no malice but to survive. Steve knew that and respected it too.
It wasn't his fault, it was scared and doing what nature told him
What some might call "doofy" is really uncontrollable joy. Didn't matter what he was up to, Irwin lived his life to the fullest and happiest. It would have been a tragedy if Dr. Seymour walked away from his gifts, and I'm glad he pulled through it. Great interview!
I miss you soooo much Steve.......so many years later I still don't understand you died.💕
the fact that i watch croc files and croc adventures 2003-2006 in animal planet as a young adolescent, now that I am working in Australia as a registered nurse, and the youtube avatar picture being a Koala(i did not intentionally choose this avatar, until I realize it is Aussie's very own)...
wow I could not imagine all these circumstances...eventually lead me to experience 1st hand Australia...
now i had determined,it all started with my fascination with Steve Irwin...WOW
Thank you Steve :'(
And Crown of Thorns Sting video?
So glad I found this video. I was a huge fan of Steve, and actually saw the video of him dying before it was taken down. Big salute to Dr. Seymour. You're a lucky man. You too, Dustin.
This Dr seems to be a heck of a good guy and entertaining, I bet he is a really good teacher
I love these videos too so keep up the good work
"Skull a beer every time Steve Irwin dows something stupid"
The most Australian drinking game I've ever heard
I think I speak for most people when I say In 2019 Steve is loved and missed just as much now as he was right after his death
Infinite Pickle: Yes
This channel should have 8 billion subscribers. Thanks for teaching us Destin!
This guy is awesome, i could listen to him for hours :D
TheFeljoy he should start a channel I would subscribe for sure
You know an interview is great when you can't take your eyes off the person. Very sad situation but at least there's amazing people still involved like Jaime here. Good on ya mate!
Dr. Seymour is the man.
I remember loving his shows and when I learned Bindi and I are the same age and both July babies I fell in love more.
I was in school, third grade, when I heard. I remember asking to go to the counselor I was so upset, I didn’t want to cry in front of the class. BUT out of the 25-30 students a good chunk of us were ALL so upset that the teacher had us sit together up front hold hands and have a moment of silence together. I just remember staring at one of the nature posters on the wall thinking “who’s gonna lead us now?”
I loved watching Steve, I learned a lot from him growing up, gone way to soon
I was stuck in Brisbane traffic next to Steve Irwin once - my only interaction with him. And I went to the public funeral at the Crocoseum - it was so terribly sad. That guy was and still is my hero
steve irwin taught me many things as a child, and growing up he became an idol of mine.
When I was a kid before Steve Irwin became big and famous, he came to my house to pull a python out from behind our fridge. He was just as charismatic and passionate in person as you used to see him on the TV. There was no faking the excitement, that’s just how Steve was.
Is . . . is "Australian" spelt wrong on his shirt? "Austrailan"?
aah well spotted. it appears you are correct lol
It's Australia
Thanks for this, I had always wondered exactly how Steve Irwin got so badly injured that he couldn’t be saved. What was explained about his life reinforced everything that we thought of him.
RIP Steve Irwin, to a life well spent, you touched us all in such a good way 🙏🏻
Anyone else come back to this video after PETA’s nonsense earlier this week?
Haha so funny hearing you and a fellow Aussie talking at the same time with the different accents haha