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Steve Irwin became famous for his fearless love of wildlife, from crocodiles to snakes and other powerful animals. Fans knew him as The Crocodile Hunter, a man who could face dangerous creatures with excitement, care, and deep respect. According to USA Today, Terri Irwin recently shared a surprising detail about the one animal that made her late husband a little nervous. It was not a crocodile, a snake, or a big cat. It was what she playfully called the “naughty parrot.” Steve Irwin Had A Funny Weak Spot Around Parrots, According to Terri CROCODILE HUNTER: COLLISION COURSE, Steve Irwin, 2002 (c) MGM. Courtesy Everett Collection. Terri shared the memory in a May 30 Instagram post alongside a photo of Steve with a red parrot. She wrote that many people might not know parrots made him slightly nervous. The reason was simple and funny. According to her, every parrot seemed ready to sneak in a quick bite before Steve could react. The detail gave fans a softer and more playful look at Steve’s personality. He built his public image around bold wildlife encounters, but even he had animals that kept him on alert. The story also showed the humor that often surrounded the Irwin family’s conservation work. Steve could handle massive reptiles, yet a clever parrot still made him cautious. She Also Reflected On Their Life Of Adventure CROCODILE HUNTER, Steve Irwin with a crocodile, 1996-2006, photo: J. Stainton / © Animal Planet / Courtesy: Everett Collection The post came shortly before another emotional moment for the family. On June 2, Terri Irwin also reflected on 34 years since her life changed through marriage, motherhood, and conservation. She remembered marrying Steve, moving to Australia, raising two children, and building a life dedicated to protecting wildlife. Terri first met Steve in October 1991 while visiting wildlife facilities in Australia. At the time, Steve had recently taken over management of Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park. Their connection grew quickly, and the couple married on June 4, 1992, in Eugene, Oregon. What began as a love story soon became a shared mission that reached millions of viewers around the world. Steve died on September 4, 2006, after a stingray struck him while he was filming Ocean’s Deadliest in Australia. He was 44. His death shocked fans, but his family continued the conservation work that mattered so much to him. Today, Terri Irwin, Bindi Irwin, and Robert Irwin continue to carry that legacy through Australia Zoo and their public work. The story about Steve and the parrot may seem small, but it adds warmth to the memory of a man many people saw as fearless. For Terri Irwin, those little memories help keep Steve’s spirit close: brave, funny, devoted to animals, and always ready for the next adventure. CROCODILE HUNTER, (l to r) Steve Irwin, a crocodile, Terry Irwin, aired 11/27/2000, 1996-2006, © Animal Planet / Courtesy: Everett Collection