'Wild Croc's' Matt and Kaia on how Steve Irwin’s legacy influenced their show: ‘He’s got to always live on’

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Matt and Kaia Wright are exploring the Australian outback, a task they say would not have been possible without Steve Irwin opening that door so many years ago.

Their new Netflix show, "Wild Croc Territory," features Matt and his team as they explore the Australian outback, looking to catch and relocate crocodiles and other dangerous animals living in the bush.

While speaking with Fox News Digital, Matt said he was proud of the comparison to Irwin and thankful for the work he did in the past, which made it possible for him to pursue his own dreams. "The only person to compare me to is pretty much Steve Irwin and Bear Grylls," Matt said. "What Steve did to pave the way for Australian outback shows and crocodiles, and showcasing Australia in a fantastic way, his legacy is he's got to always live on." Matt Wright often gets compared to Steve Irwin because they're both Australian crocodile hunters. (Courtesy of Netflix © 2022) Matt understands the comparison, saying since they are "both Aussies and [they] both have caught crocs," people see them as one and the same, and he feels "it’s unfortunate that he’s not around to have a chat" about their mutual admiration for wildlife.

While he enjoys the comparison to Irwin, he also wants to make it clear that he is not trying to copy what Irwin did and that his show will be different, noting that his show also features elements of ranch life. "We are totally different people and what we do up in the territory," he said. "It's still got crocs in it, but it's also got a lot of elements of just the station life, cattle stations and … ranch life.