Steve Irwin was a famous Australian wildlife expert and a television personality who helped millions of people understand the majesty of Earth. With the support of his wife, Terri Irwin, he hosted the edutainment series, "The Crocodile Hunter," and founded the "Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation." Irwin's impact on the world was so immense that November 15th has been internationally named "Steve Irwin Day." Although the television personality and wildlife expert has passed, his legacy lives on. Thanks to his family, including Terri and their children Bindi and Robert, an elephant hospital just opened in Indonesia.
The Elephant Hospital has received funding from the Australian Zoo and other organizations. It's staffed with veterinarians that will train Indonesian team members on elephant care and micro-chipping. With that latter task, staff hope to better monitor the elephant populations.
Australia Zoo in Queensland has also confirmed to the media site that along with other organizations, they'd helped construct a hospital and staff accommodation to help the critically endangered Sumatran elephant.
The Sumatran elephant was changed from being an endangered animal to being critically endangered back in 2012. It is estimated there are just between 2400-2800 left.
According to the World Wildlife Fund website states, the elephant population has declined by 80% in the past 25 years.
Steve and Terri Irwin are the masterminds behind Australia Zoo in Queensland. Steve was killed over a decade ago after a stingray pierced his chest with its barbed tail.
Terri Irwin has been a conservationist her whole life. At the young age of 22, she began a rehabilitation center for injured predator animals. She and her husband raised their children with the same passion for wildlife they shared. Bindi and Robert are now as eager to protect wildlife and further the efforts their father began.
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