Adult Irwin’s Turtle.
Back in 1990, he spotted a unique-looking turtle during a crocodile catching trip with his dad.
In a video, an excited Irwin talks about the achievement.
Adult Irwin’s Turtle. (Photo: Ian Sutton viaWikimedia Commons,CC BY 2.0)
This is one of the highlights of my entire life, the 19-year-old conservationist said.
It was not long ago that the younger Irwin finally got to meet an Irwin’s turtle.
Back in June, after years of trying, Australia Zoo finallywelcomedthem into their facilities.
Fast forward a few months, and the first baby turtle has hatched from its egg.
Right now, it is getting its first swim at a brand new pond.
After putting him in the water, the little turtle waddles away.
Irwin, reflecting on the significance of the scene, can’t help but be overcome with emotion.
It’s just so surreal, and all the stories from dad about how amazing and beautiful they are… Dad would be stoked with that, he replies.
