Bindi Irwin Pens Emotional Tribute To Beloved Family Animal 

Bindi Irwin shared the loss of an echidna on her Instagram page.

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The zookeeper revealed that the animal was 38-years-old before passing.

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Her post garnered a lot of likes and comments from followers and fans.

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The 24-year-old previously tried to raise money for an injured owl.

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She asked her Instagram followers to donate to her family’s conservation charity.

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Fans responded positively with many pledging to make a donation.

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Irwin’s daughter, Grace, enjoyed strolling to the Tasmanian devil’s habitat with her mom.

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The one-year-old excitedly pointed out her late grandfather, Steve, on the warning signs at the habitat.

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Fans suggested that Steve’s soul connected with Grace’s.

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