the value of really
ugly slimy creatures like bioturbating worms and those disgusting but
essential detritivores
Bill Silvert
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From: "Geoffrey Patton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 4:49 AM
Subject: Irwin Approach
I like Steve Irwin, and I suspect his overall influence on wildlife and
wildlife conservation will surpass that of most of us on this list. He
was probably guilty of a few animal handling sins, unlike the rest of us.
Patrick Foley
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L. Brian Patrick beat me to the punch in defending Irwin's approach. While
these rants on Irwin are more about us wanting to air our views and less about
Irwin, I'll risk putting my face here.
About 10 years ago I learned how Linda Taylor of "It's Our Nature" Eco Guides
in Florida provi
Okay, I have held my tongue on this one long enough. I think that the
people who are bashing Steve Irwin never really liked him or his show to
begin with. That said, I would suggest that those who didn't like him
probably didn't watch more than a few minutes of his show, maybe only a
show or
Interesting thread and level of response. I'd like to lend support =20
to Stan Moore's post today.
"The Croc Hunter" always struck me as a "man vs. nature" contest, =20
entertainingly scripted to assure Irwin came out on top, and =20
educational morsels to broaden the audience. Irwin seemed =20
