"Irwin says he and colleagues gave their colourful nickname to legislation, brought in to Queensland last year in an effort to crack down on dangerous crocodile interactions, after becoming increasingly concerned by a runaway train of online content encouraging and glorifying harmful wildlife interactions. And that's because that's exactly what content creators like the Real Tarzann are in my books dickheads, Irwin says. Because anyone who harms wildlife for fun, is."
"The Queensland environment department issued a statement on Tuesday which says it is actively investigating two videos circulating on social media, which Holston has indicated were shot in Cape York. The statement says the maximum penalty for interfering with a saltwater crocodile is $37,500, with an on-the-spot fine of $8,345. These actions are extremely dangerous and illegal, and we are actively exploring strong compliance action including fines to deter any person from this type of behaviour, the statement says."
Bob Irwin condemned online creators performing dangerous crocodile stunts and endorsed applying 'dickhead' legislation and deportation for international influencers who film such acts in Australia. Queensland authorities confirmed an investigation into US influencer Mike Holston (The Real Tarzann) over videos of wrestling with wild crocodiles reportedly filmed in Cape York. Environmental legal advocates called for reforms to wildlife protection laws to address digital-age harms and proposed aggravated offences for influencers who handle native animals. Animal rights groups urged deportation over two posts showing restraint of freshwater and juvenile saltwater crocodiles. Queensland's environment department is actively investigating and warned of fines up to $37,500.
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