WILD BY NATURE.

The article profiles "The Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, who died on September 4, 2006 after being pierced by the barb of a sting ray while filming a documentary called "Ocean's Deadliest." The article remarks how Irwin's life goal was to teach respect for animals and mentions his work at the Australia Zoo, which was opened in 1973 by his father Bob Irwin. The article describes the relationship that Irwin had with his wife, Terri and two children, Bindi Sue and Bob. INSET: THE DANGERS OF STINGRAYS.