Robert And Terri Irwin Pick Up Where 'Crocodile Hunter' Left Off With 'Groundbreaking Research'

In a recent Instagram post, Robert and Terri Irwin update everyone on how their "groundbreaking crocodile research" is going. The two are doing the work that Steve Irwin, also known as the "The Crocodile Hunter" did before he passed away while keeping his legacy and memory alive.

The video is captioned, "A glimpse into our groundbreaking crocodile research. This little one is now the 238th croc tagged - using the ingenious croc catching methods my dad devised we are able to use research to protect this amazing apex predator. ??"

The mom and son team show what they are doing on their annual crocodile research trip that takes place on the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve on the Wenlock River. In the video, they are sitting with a crocodile in their laps while Robert explains what's going on. "Now this is all in the name of crocodile research continuing dad's legacy," he said. The two are using the same techniques that Steve came up with many years ago. The ongoing research the Irwin family is doing is to ensure they can learn all they can about crocodiles and to better protect them. The crocodiles involved in the research are tagged so the family can track them for 10 years.

The nearly 500 comments on the video just hours after it was posted were positive, impressed, and encouraging.

"Your dad would be so proud ❤️"

"I am constantly amazed by how well you are maintaining his powerful legacy!"

"You are honestly a carbon copy of your dad. He would be so so proud of you. Half the time I forget it’s you and I think im watching Steve. The way you talk, the way you move, the excitement in your voice. Identical to your dad. Your amazing and doing him so proud. Keep the good work up rob. ??"

"I cry every time I imagine Steve watching down in them. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ?❤️"

"Your mum…looking at you with that “couldn’t be more proud” vibe! ?"

"Absolutely amazing work team, adore seeing Steve’s legacy continue to live on in all you do! ??"

"Seeing your mum and you together is like a deja vu! It’s a beautiful thing ?"

In a post from two weeks ago, Robert explained the crocodile trip in more detail. "Croc Trip 2022 is in full swing with 5 new crocodiles added to the study so far! This brings the total to 228 individuals that have been tagged and tracked. It is a privilege to be able to use all of the same techniques my Dad created decades ago to catch and release crocodiles. Utilizing state-of-the-art telemetry technology in conjunction with the University of Queensland, we are gaining world-first data in what has become the largest and longest-running croc tracking study in history! We love these modern-day dinosaurs and are working hard to gain more knowledge on how to protect them ?

#CrocTrip2022"

According to Australia Zoo Wildlife Warrior's website, Steve's mission was to "teach others to adore and respect these reptiles." His entire mission is listed on the site, "Steve was still a kid when he fell in love with crocodiles. Later in life, he spent much of his time relocating them from populated areas. His mission was to teach others to adore and respect these reptiles, just as much as he did. This is how the world's largest and most successful crocodile research project began."

The website also explains that during the research process, the crocs get tagged and released so the team can learn more about the crocs habits and homing abilities. "By taking measurements and samples, they are able to create a profile for each individual croc. The endless amounts of data beamed to the laboratory in Brisbane help researchers better understand the important role these reptiles play in the ecosystem," according to the website.