With conviction and poise, [Bindi] offered her perspective on the topic that had defined her eight years to date. "It's very sad, but in my lifetime, a lot of wildlife could disappear," she said. "We could lose tigers, gorillas, and even my favorite koalas could become extinct. We need to continue my daddy's work and make this place safer for animals." —Steve and Bindi Irwin,
Amy Breguet

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