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On a remote nature reserve at the northern tip of Australia,

Steve Irwin’s memory continues to inspire eff orts to

understand and conserve his beloved reptiles.

STORY BY CHRISSIE GOLDRICK

PHOTOGRAPHY BY RUSSELL SHAKESPEARE

AND CHRISSIE GOLDRICK

WILD

R IV ER

CROCODILE

Steve Irwin

Wildlife Reserve

QUEENSLAND

Brisbane

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