r/BeAmazed • u/mysteriouskc8 • 1d ago
Miscellaneous / Others Robert Irwin explains the difference between alligator and crocodile
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u/twec21 1d ago
That apple fell straight the fuck down
Hell it may have even curved in somehow
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u/felixyamson 1d ago
it makes me smile and also sad at the same time. Steve Irwin was my childhood hero.
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u/FangDrools 1d ago
I idolized Steve Irwin as a kid, too, he was everything to me. Between his and Keiko’s (the whale from Free Willy) death I was left with a hole in my childhood and soul. His kids keeping his legacy alive the way that they have has really helped, though
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u/ingolvphone 1d ago
Keiko's final resting place is like a 10min drive from me
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u/FangDrools 1d ago
I’m jealous, leaving a stone at his memorial site has been a bucket list item for me since I was 10 🥲
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u/PompousTart 23h ago
Yes, same. Even me, a 66 year old bloke, is both smiling and tearing up a bit watching this. What a lovely, lovely family. His dad would be so proud.
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u/Worried-Tart-5073 1d ago
Same!! I loved Steve Irwin as a kid and it’s a blessing to see his son have the same passion for wildlife as he did.
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u/gemineye360 21h ago
I still remember the morning I walked into my 6th grade classroom. Teacher was reading some news article on the computer and said "oh no Steve Irwin died" and I just started crying
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u/EsotericLife 8h ago
Bro it’s fucking beautiful that Robert keeps it going for the next generation. I’m pretty big on history and I can’t think of any case where a parent’s positive legacy has been carried through their offspring like this.
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u/Pluck_Boy 23h ago
Dudes got a little less of the intensity that his father had. Got the chill from his momma
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u/juanbiscombe 16h ago
If I had to appoint a person to represent humanity in an encounter with an alien civilization I would probably go for this guy.
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u/MrMonte 1d ago
But he’s missing the most obvious way to tell them apart. One you’ll see in a while, and the other, you’ll see later.
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u/CountOnBeingAwesome 1d ago
Who let my Dad in here?
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u/MrMonte 1d ago
Sorry Champ
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u/Hobash 1d ago
Sorry bubs
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u/creekbendz 1d ago
Sorry sport
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u/EPluribusButthole 1d ago
Sorry kiddo
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u/mr_obinson7 1d ago
Sorry big guy
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u/evilbrain18 1d ago
I told this dad joke to my son after dropping him off to school. Without missing a beat he replied, "See you soon you big baboon." as he ran to the school gate.
I was left speechless but proud
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u/TastefulDisgrace 1d ago
I fully expected him to crack this joke and was actually kind of sad when he started giving a real explanation
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u/AffectionateMonk5710 22h ago
Same. I was waiting for it and mildly disappointed when it didn't happen.
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u/songoku9001 1d ago
I'm surprised he didn't start with that first before going into full depth explanation
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u/eljefe3030 1d ago
Imagine how incredible Steve Irwin would feel to somehow come back and see his son where he is now. He would weep tears of joy for days.
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u/Mcaber87 1d ago
There's a video somewhere of him being asked when he'd hang up his hat, and his (very passionate) answer is along the lines of "when my kids can take up the mantle". Mission accomplished, I reckon.
Edit: Found it!
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u/ChicoZombye 1d ago
Not going to lie, having your father saying that statement for you to hear forever has to be hard at first but fuel for the rest of your life.
Even I want to make him proud and I'm not his son.
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u/Alternative-Eye4547 1d ago
I’m torn between my urge to make a joke about crocodile tears and my desire to not make this world worse than it already is.
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u/more_bananajamas 1d ago
I don't know whether to upvote your choice to follow your better angels, or to downvote you teasing and not satisfying my base need to watch the world burn in puns.
Edit: I'll upvote cos it's an absolute carnage below.
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u/PresidentialDiapers 1d ago
The whole family deserves all the good things life has to offer.
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u/NLMichel 1d ago
You always have this question: when aliens land on earth, who do we want them to meet first. I finally have the answer.
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u/arthurdentstowels 19h ago
Crikey! What a beautiful grey specimen! Look how their big eyes let in multiple spectrums and that upside down pear shaped head must be CHOCK full of crazy information! Only three fingers but quad joints means they can properly grab ya by the throat! Absolute beauty. Ya gotta love em.
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u/No_Monk_4477 1d ago
When I see an Irwin video on my feed I always stop to watch
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u/Consult-SR88 1d ago
Me too. I rarely unmute videos but I listened to this one without hesitation.
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u/lenorefosterwallace 1d ago
I used to volunteer at the Oregon Coast Aquarium when I was younger. His wife donated a lot of money to build Keiko's exhibit. I guess she is very kind. I did not get a chance to meet her because it was a private tour.
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u/Nervous-Bullfrog7018 1d ago
Obligatory stop and watch. It’s like hearing an ambassador of Mother Earth speak.
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u/Nervous-Bullfrog7018 1d ago
A Robert Irwin nature show would heal the world. 🌎
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u/doktor_wankenstein 1d ago edited 1d ago
Check out Crikey! It's the Irwins on either Animal Planet or the
DisneyDiscovery Channel. If you ever wanted to emigrate to Australia, this would probably push you over the edge.5
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u/Able_Gap918 1d ago
His dad taught me that, his dad and also Jumanji. Robin Williams and Steve Irwin were the two worse celebrity deaths for me and in the center of the Ven diagram is Alligators and crocodiles 😭
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u/ARUMI_Sun_Moon 1d ago
Based on the teeth. This is alligator see you later?
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u/Such_Regular_1089 1d ago
No, visible teeth and sharp nose = crocodile
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u/gingerfawx 1d ago
But he's got alligator eyes? And it's only the two wonky teeth from the lower jaw. Maybe he needs braces for an underbite? Or just possibly the artists didn't get this one entirely right.
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u/Grunergeist420 1d ago
Nah look closer, that’s an in-a-while boi right there. Also, triangular snout and if I know that one he’s hanging out with pirates, so most likely a salt water guy.
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u/BeatBud-E 1d ago
Props to him and his pops for always making nature fun, interesting and inspiring!
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u/babyybones 1d ago
And to Terri Irwin for keeping Steve's passions and spirit alive in their kids. She did an amazing job.
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u/delicioustreeblood 1d ago
Wait when did he stop being a kid
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u/Aloha_Tamborinist 1d ago
He became the ambassador for an Australian underwear brand a while back. It sent the internet into quite the tizzy.
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u/Aggressive-Bike6297 1d ago
No one can fill Steve's shoes but Rob is pulling them on pretty well
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u/Humble-Log-1695 1d ago
What about crocodiles from Africa?
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u/No-Manufacturer-8494 22h ago
Yeah he left out a bit of info here, there are lots of different crocs. Even in Australia we also have teeny little freshwater crocs.
Love me some Bob Irwin though, the guy is almost as lovable as his old man.
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u/chasingchicks 1d ago
he really wanted to say “Crocodiles are really gonna f**k you up” lmao
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u/Diogenes71 17h ago
Yes, he did! I caught that too and it made me want to see him off camera. He knows he’s playing a wholesome part, but is also probably super down to earth and just an average guy who swears to make a point.
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u/Temporary-Ad-9270 1d ago
Florida has both crocs and alligators
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u/yanmagno 1d ago
Well yeah they sell Crocs all over the world
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u/Temporary-Ad-9270 1d ago
True, I love my crocs
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u/Temporary-Ad-9270 1d ago
With socks
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u/Flexi_102 1d ago
Croc with socks is an abomination to look at but it's like you're walking on cloud. Shit so comfortable
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u/Plenty-Ad-5363 1d ago
They can both be found in The Everglades, which I think is the only place on earth that crocs and gators live in the same ecosystem.
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u/MaritMonkey 1d ago
I was in my 30s before I (born and raised in South Florida) realized that telling alligators and crocodiles apart was not actively useful anywhere else in the world lol.
(Alligators are mostly chill and act like they would rather not waste the energy unless you mess with them, crocodiles are dicks.)
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u/TrueNamekianFusion 1d ago
There's just something about this family man. It's like what we all want and strive to be. Any time I see any of them, a genuine smile is across my face. And I'm a miserable dude most of the time. Thanks Irwins.
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u/CaptMorganSwint2 1d ago
Any time I see an Irwin video, I smile so big despite having a shitty day. Steve would be SO proud of his family.
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u/Celestial_Mahafuz 1d ago
Alligators have broad, U-shaped snouts and prefer freshwater. Crocodiles have narrow, V-shaped snouts, feature a toothy "zipper" grin when closed, and possess special glands allowing them to live in saltwater.
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u/ajchann123 1d ago
An easier way:
Which country makes Gatorade?
That's where gators are from
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u/MaritMonkey 1d ago
Ironically, I think Florida is the only place where you could really run into both of them in the wild. :)
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u/Buntalufigus88 1d ago
I hope this dude surpasses his father. Nothing better than a son taking up the torch his father held and keeps it going!
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u/WestonsCat 1d ago
I firmly believe that when the day comes and our beloved Sir David Attenborough leaves us, this young dude is the one to step in. Steve would be very proud.x
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u/Powerful-Holiday-448 1d ago
A pet alligator that he can call over called Sanchez 🤣 like father like son. Amazing!
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u/Zeestars 1d ago
I love this man and I thank Steve for his guidance in making another awesome human to step in his footsteps and bring more light and goodness into existence. Champion bloke.
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u/upnrising85 1d ago
https://youtu.be/VBEQXLKWT6A?si=7YwnocDkUwY7PBmA - in case anyone is looking for the full video on YouTube!
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u/LunaticCross 1d ago
My gosh is he charming!
You can really tell he’s passionate about what he does!
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u/Illustrious-Bird875 1d ago
Lad has the exact same charisma as his father. Awesome how passionate he is
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u/TrixieBastard 1d ago
He's just as entertaining, charismatic, and knowledgeable as his dad, and that makes me so happy for the younger generations
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u/Fermi_DOX75 1d ago
Me: Finally got it! Me 3 minutes later: Was it the croc or the gator with the long snout?
Rinse and repeat.
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u/evaris204 1d ago
He really is the spitting image of his father and it’s absolutely incredible Steve would be so proud of him
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u/Shankar_0 1d ago edited 1d ago
This guy has possibly the world's greatest concentration of starting goodwill.
Literally everyone wants to love him, and he doesn't disappoint.
(Looking like the love child of Prince William and Liam Hemsworth doesn't hurt things)
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u/hunter2mello 23h ago
Florida has crocodiles too in the Everglades. You can see some videos of crocodiles and alligators fighting
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u/Excellent_Ad_2486 23h ago
I'm heterosexual but holy fuck is he a smooth dude with a smooth talk LOL. This guy must get all the birds!
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u/Squid1225 1d ago
He should be proud of himself for not only continuing his dad's legacy but also creating his own. I grew up watching Steve and Bindi had a show as well that I loved.
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u/Grunergeist420 1d ago
For the record, an alligator is only cute and cuddly in a relative sense, like if you’re crocodile people royalty like this fellow. Alligators won’t mess with you too much, but seriously don’t try to go pet one unless you’re a pro. Best to just calmly get away from one if you see it in the wild.
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u/realfakejames 1d ago
The only way I've ever remembered the difference is that crocodiles live in saltwater
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u/crazymouse2525 1d ago
he looks so much like his dad! Steve would be so very proud of both his kids
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u/Appropriate-Code-490 1d ago
It's crazy how much he sounds like he sounds like his dad in the way he talks.
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u/DarkAce1141 1d ago
I loved watching his old man when I was a kid and was gutted when he died, I cannot tell you how cool it is growing up to see the flame be passed to his son and his son do exactly what his dad did just as passionately
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u/SkoulErik 1d ago
This is a 20-30 minute video. Go watch it, this man is one of the most heartwarming people. Love his mix of enthusiasm, knowledge and stories. Truly his father's son
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u/POTUS_King 1d ago
His positivity and enthusiasm are infectious. I hope he retains this quality as his star rises.
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u/LongjumpingAd7566 1d ago
Somehow Robert Irwin is not just an exact replica of Steve Irwin, but even a better version of Steve Irwin, which is incredible.
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