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Steve Irwin: ‘Crocodile Hunter’

Australian zookeeper and conservationist became a media star-with his cable TV show, animation spots and advertisements.

Australian zookeeper and conservationist became a media star-with his cable TV show, animation spots and advertisements.  (Ken Hively / LAT)

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Steve Irwin

Irwin wrestles a live alligator on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.  (Ken Hively / LAT)

Steve Irwin

Irwin appears on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and a real live alligator, where Leno lost his grip and falls trying to lift the gator with Irwin.  (Ken Hively / LAT)

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