Welcome to Flashback Friday, a little series where we take old things and make them cool again.
For this Flashback Friday we're getting a little dangerous. On this day in history, April 5th, 1997, the first episode of The Crocodile Hunter premiered on Animal Planet. The groundbreaking wildlife documentary series, hosted by the late Steven Irwin, Australian conservationist, zookeeper, environmentalist, and educator, and his wife Terri, gave audiences a front-row seat to close (and sometimes risky) encounters with dangerous animals. He was well-loved by viewers for his enthusiasm and love for animals. The series ran for five seasons, spanning seven years, making it the second longest-running program of any on the Discovery Communications network. Irwin once said, “All you have to do in life is be passionate and enthusiastic and you will have a wonderful life,” which was clearly reflected in his work. Through his tireless education and advocacy efforts, Irwin stressed the importance of protecting threatened and endangered species.
Curious to learn more? Explore the following resources from the library!
Videos
"Flashbacks: Episode 49," produced by World Wide Entertainment, is about Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin.
Steve Irwin: Conservationist tells the story of how Irwin became famous for his TV series "The Crocodile Hunter," and how he used his fame to educate people about animals.
In Connected Conservation, conservationists, scientists and information technologists rally around technology to evolve the practices of wildlife conservation in South Africa.
Books
Animal Behavior and Wildlife Conservation explores how knowledge of animal behavior may help increase the effectiveness of conservation programs. The book brings together conservation biologists, wildlife managers, and academics from around the world to examine the importance of general principles, the role played by specific characteristics of different species, and the importance of considering the behavior of individuals and the strategies they adopt to maximize fitness.
Written by professionals involved in in situ conservation and restoration projects internationally, Zoo Conservation Biology is a critical assessment of the contribution of zoos to species conservation through evidence amassed from a wide range of sources.
Ideal for the nature-loving traveler, Wildlife of Australia is a handy photographic pocket guide to the most widely seen birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and habitats of Australia.
Carrie Woodhouse is the library's project manager and oversees many of the library's day-to-day processes. She enjoys taking walks and regularly visits a murder of crows in her neighborhood, who now recognize her when she’s out and about.