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Aussie icon and conservationist Steve Irwin died, killed by a stingray while filming on the Great Barrier Reef.It’s a death that sent shockwaves around the world as The Crocodile Hunter was a global brand with legions of fans from across the globe.Even today, nearly 18 years later, it’s a death that hits plenty of people hard — and has classed stingrays as deadly and dangerous.It’s something that momentarily crossed my mind when I was sent for a stingray experience on a recent assignment to New Zealand.But what I found was the complete opposite and a new appreciation for a tragically misunderstood animal.Stingrays are prevalent across Australia and New Zealand with the animals living in coastal waters and in warm and tropical areas and migrating in cooler months.While stingrays have the ability to kill with their barbs, reportedly fewer than 20 people have been killed worldwide by stingrays since 1945, with just five in Australia.To put it into perspective, 91 people died falling out of bed in Australia in 2022, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.More common are injuries from the stingray barbs, which release a complex venom that is painful if struck, but the injuries are generally treated with hot water immersion, unless there’s a deep puncture.It is recommended if you are stung by a stingray to seek medical attention as it may also require a tetanus shot or an inspection to ensure none of the barb remains in the injured area.But in the wild, more likely the old adage “they’re more scared of you than you are of them” comes to mind.Often the biggest issue is stingrays being stepped on by people, or the stingray getting a fright and feeling it needs to defend itself.It makes experiences like those offered at

Robert Irwin has been going viral this week for his new Bonds underwear campaign!

Robert Irwin is starring in Bonds’ new underwear campaign and we have all the steamy photos!

Australian I'm a Celeb presenter and conservationist Robert Irwin has been praised by fans after he shared a sweet video of him and his niece, Grace Irwin Powell, as they performed a made-up Halloween song together, and fans all had the same reaction.The adorable video shows Robert, 21, and three-year-old Grace, daughter of Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell, performing a Halloween-themed song they'd come up with together.The toddler is seen giggling as she mimics her uncle's dance moves to their spooky tune. "Pumpkin round, spinach flat, ghost spins around, and witch wears a hat, and a cat," Robert sings, complete with a cat hissing sound effect that sends Grace into fits of laughter before they share a high five.

Endometriosis is a prevalent, sometimes debilitating and often overlooked gynaecological condition that affects one in ten women in Scotland.

A Scots Hollywood stuntman has thanked famous pals - including Russell Crowe - for saving his leg after they helped raise £25k for life-changing surgery.

A fundraiser for a Scots Hollywood stuntman who suffered a horror leg injury has hit its target thanks to pledges from a host of famous faces.

of his dad, the late Steve Irwin, at Madame Tussauds for the first time. A conservationist and zookeeper like his father, the 20-year-old came upon his father’s sculpture at the unveiling of his own wax figure at Madame Tussauds Sydney on Thursday.“That is amazing. It’s the first time in a long time that he’s not just a picture,” Robert said, fighting back tears.

Prince William made a sustainable style statement on the green carpet at the Earthshot Prize Awards in Cape Town tonight, Wednesday 6 November.The Royal donned a second-hand double-breasted Prince of Wales check jacket, from a London Vintage store, while he also rocked white sustainable trainers from Purified Footwear – which produces plastic free, biodegradable sneakers - in keeping with the sustainable fashion ethos guests were asked to follow. Prince William walked the green carpert with Earthshot Prize ambassadors Robert Irwin, son of the late wildlife warrior Steve Irwin, and Nomzamo Mbatha.The glitzy affair also saw A-listers like supermodels Heidi Klum and Winnie Harlow, and actress Nina Dobrev in attendance. They celebrated with the 15 hopefuls competing for one of the five £1million Earthshot Prize Awards.

Graham “Dingo” Dinkelman has sadly passed away.

In a tragic turn of events, echoing the loss of the legendary Steve Irwin, South African wildlife enthusiast and YouTuber Graham 'Dingo' Dinkelman has died following complications from a venomous snake bite.The father of three, affectionately known as South Africa's Steve Irwin, fell victim to a cobra attack around a month ago which led to anaphylactic shock, ultimately resulting in his passing. His wife Kirsty confirmed the devastating news and shared that Dingo was courageously fighting for his life in an induced coma under heavy sedation in an intensive care unit.

Robert Irwin, following in his late father Steve Irwin's footsteps as a wildlife conservation champion, has proudly stepped into the role of ambassador for Prince William's inspirational Earthshot Prize.The conservationist heralded the Duke of Cambridge's visionary project as a "beacon of hope for all of us" saying its mission to honour and amplify efforts that help "repair" our ailing planet was something close to every eco-conscious heart. Robert praised the Earthshot initiative, saying, "The Earthshot Prize is a beacon of hope for all of us who care about the environment and about our ability to ensure a liveable future for ourselves and future generations." Reinforcing the message of conservation, he added: "Healthy oceans, ecosystems and species equal a healthy planet, and the Earthshot Prize recognises the importance of investing in and helping grow solutions that protect these critical resources." Steve, the iconic Crocodile Hunter, became a global celebrity through his enthusiastic wildlife programmes that captivated viewers from Australia to the furthest reaches of the world.Tragically, his life was cut short in 2006 after an encounter with a stingray.

Australia Zoo YouTube channel to host a little Q&A session with fans.Fans wrote in questions ranging from what animals they’d like to introduce to their zoo, how often they visit America to how to heal from losing a loved one. But when the question about whether the couple plans on giving Grace a baby brother or sister, Bindi took a moment to get extremely candid and set the record straight.In the second part of their video Q&A, Chandler took the mic to ask the question many people have been pestering the couple with for years.

Robert Irwin, the adventurous son of the late Steve Irwin, has had a close call, revealing he 'got his head smashed into a tree' while out catching crocodiles.The 20 year old wildlife warrior and television star shared the hair-raising tale just hours before gracing the red carpet at the 2024 Logie Awards, Australia's prestigious TV awards ceremony. While speaking to Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger, Robert recounted the incident with a nonchalant air.

Terri Irwin is very content with how her life is.

Us Weekly in an article published Thursday. “And while there are a lot of wonderful men in the world, can you see another Steve Irwin? I just can’t.

A strange extraterrestrial with a reptilian skull, claws, and a flabby body washed up on a beach in Australia.

Robert Irwin and Rorie Buckey have called it quits.

Robert Irwin, son of the late wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin, has praised Prince William for "making environmental issues mainstream". He shared these words while attending the Earthshot awards ceremony.

Robert Irwin, the son of the late wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin, will join a host of stars announcing the winners at the Earthshot Prize ceremony in Singapore. Irwin will take to the stage, as will Oscar winner Cate Blanchett and actors Lana Condor and Nomzamo Mbatha, during the Prince of Wales’ event on November 7, aimed at recognising solutions to “repair” the planet.

Bindi Irwin said she had been given a “second chance at life” after her endometriosis surgery ended 10 years of ‘insurmountable pain’. The 25 year old TV star and zookeeper, daughter of late wildlife expert Steve Irwin, underwent the operation in the US earlier this year - opening up on her battle with the condition in a candid Instagram post. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes, according to the NHS website.