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Animal Planet plans tribute to Steve Irwin

Animal Planet plans a tribute to Steve IrwinThe partnership between Animal Planet (owned by Discovery Communications Inc.) and the late Steve Irwin can be traced to the network's inception in 1996. Back then, Irwin's series The Crocodile Hunter was one of the initial offerings of the fledgling network. The pairing of the two resulted in Irwin becoming an international star and Animal Planet reaching 160 countries across the globe. That's why it's no surprise that Animal Planet channels around the globe will honor Irwin on Sunday, September 10th with an all-day marathon of Best of the Croc Hunter programming.

This is just one way that DCI will honor Irwin. According to a press release posted on their website, a Steve Irwin Crocodile Hunter Fund (which will be nicknamed "The Crickey Fund") will be created to provide a way to make contributions in Steve's honor to support wildlife protection, education and conservation. The Fund will also provide support for Irwin's Australia Zoo in Beewah, Australia, as well as educational support for his children, Bindi and Bob. In a further tribute, DCI will be renaming the garden space in front of their Silver Spring, Maryland headquarters to The Steve Irwin Memorial Garden.

Information on The Crocodile Hunter and other Steve Irwin shows that will air on Animal Planet over the next few days can be found at their website.

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