PETA president, Ingrid Newkirk has slammed a tribute to conservationist Steve Irwin, claiming he was doing more harm than good to wild animals by displaying them and interacting with them. Newkirk is fully entitled to her ignorant opinion.

The fact is,  nature shows displaying live fauna in the ways that Irwin and others do, (yes, even Marine World), do much to reduce fear of and endear wild animals to the public. Aside from their educational value, (something lacking in Newkirk’s world), these programs are invaluable in promoting the conservation of species.

Ingrid has made it crystal clear that a kumquat eaten on Wednesday morning could easily outthink her on Thursday morning.