Kerala's croc centre to be named after Steve Irwin

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state-run crocodile breeding centre in Kerala will be named after the legendary Australian crocodile hunter, Steve Irwin, who recently met with a tragic end in a sting ray attack.

According to Kerala Forest Minister Benoy Viswam, the Crocodile Breeding Centre at Neyyar would be dedicated to the memory of Irwin, who had made valuable contribution for wildlife conservation.

The government had also drawn up a plan to renovate the Centre by bringing in better facilities, Viswam said. The announcement on dedicating the facility to Irwin would be made during the Wildlife Week celebrations next month, he added.