Traditional owners object to movement of 'Old Faithful' crocodile made famous by Steve Irwin

Indigenous leaders say proper consultation needed to occur before that decision was taken.

Source: Supplied

Key Points

• The croc, named 'Old Faithful', featured in the Crocodile Hunter series alongside the late Steve Irwin - but he's been re-homed far from his natural habitat following concerns over aggressive behaviour.
• Traditional owners in far north Queensland are calling for an iconic saltwater crocodile to be returned to country.
• The Queensland Environment Department has said in a statement that it was determined that was the best suited facility for Old Faithful, given his size and significance.

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Traditional Owners sa Queensland, humihiling na ibalik sa kanilang lupain ang buwayang pinasikat ni Steve Irwin na si ‘Old Faithful’

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