Crikey: Robert Irwin describes his escape from the jaws of a hungry crocodile

He’s a real chip off the old block – he looks like his dad, sounds like him and even dresses like him.

And just like his dad used to, Robert Irwin (18) spends most of his time teaching people about animals at their family-run zoo. 

But although he’s making a name for himself, there’s growing concern about the boy. Those close to him are worried he’s taking things too far and putting his life in danger in a bid to live up to his dad’s legacy.