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A croc launches itself at a presenter at Australia Zoo's Crocoseum during one of the zoo's famous animal demonstrations.

During these presentations daring presenters provided food at close range, just as Steve Irwin did, to show guests their stalk-and-ambush style of hunting. Crocs would hide in the clear water, slowly moving toward the shore without disturbing the surface before launching themselves frighteningly at the food provided. They were also encouraged to leap up out of the water to snap food dangled above the surface. As Steve would have wanted it, the crocodiles were the stars of the show and there was an ever-present focus on understanding, respecting and appreciating these apex predators, unchanged for hundreds of millions of years.

Each presentation concluding with the same inspiring messages that Steve emphasized in his wildlife documentaries; in particular, that it is up to us to protect these animals and ensure that this rock called Earth remains a living planet where all life can be supported.

Read more about my adventures in Australia Zoo here
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~Wild-Place Nov 8, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
'When in croc territory, stay out of the water and back from the waters edge and you will never have a problem with a crocodile.'
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*HeWhoWalksWithTigers Nov 12, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
Well said!
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~Wild-Place Nov 13, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
Haha, that's what they usually say during the demonstrations!
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~KIARAsART Jun 22, 2011  Professional General Artist
I don't know. I don't like it very much, because without further info like your text it shows only the corck attacking a human, actually not giving away the message to protect them, but highlighting exactly what people think about them. That they will attack people and thus that we need to get rid of them. It's eye-catching, but totally gives the wrong impression in my opinion.
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*HeWhoWalksWithTigers Jul 1, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
That's why I have the text. I'm not going to keep it private because I think it will perpetuate bad ideas...instead, I've posted it with information to the contrary, just as the Australia Zoo shows people the power of crocs to develop a respect. This is what crocodiles do and it shouldn't be hidden because of what people might think out of context. The more people learn about an animal, the more likely they are to appreciate it. Leaving people in ignorance breeds fear and fear breeds hatred.

It is a shame you do not like it, but I'll agree to disagree.
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