Steve tragically died after a fatal encounter with a stingray in 2006. Photo / Instagram
Steve tragically died after a fatal encounter with a stingray in 2006. Photo / Instagram
Steve Irwin's teenage son Robert is a spitting image of his late father.
The 15-year-old honoured his dad in a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing two images side-by-side which recreated an iconic photograph of his father feeding Australia Zoo's most dangerous crocodile Murray.
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As he heads into adulthood, the likeness to his father is undeniable.
"So special, and so much style mate!" TV vet Dr Chris Brown comment on Robert's croc photo.
"Can't begin to imagine how proud he would be Robert," The Project host Lisa Wilkinson added. In December last year, Wilkinson shared a throwback of the father and son at the same age where their similarities are astonishing.
The Project host Lisa Wilkinson shared a throwback of Robert, left, and Steve, right, at the same age. Photo / Instagram
Robert Irwin revealed his maturity when he spoke to the Daily Mail about the risks involved in his beloved conservation.
"We never know how long we are going to be on this Earth for, you've got to make the most of every day," the teenager said.
"But I think for me, the wildlife work that I get to do, it's what I live for. It's what I love, it's my passion, it's what Dad was passionate about, it's what my family is passionate about," he continued.
"It's something that I definitely want to continue for the rest of my life, it's what I've dedicated my life to."
