Published 17:53 IST, February 23rd 2019

Animal rights organisation PETA slams the Google Doodle honouring Steve Irwin, netizens hit back

Google Doodle had honoured the life and legacy of beloved Australian wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin in form of a slideshow of doodles to celebrate his 57th birthday on Friday.

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Animal rights organisation PETA slams the Google Doodle honouring Steve Irwin, netizens hit back

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Google Doodle had honoured the life and legacy of beloved Australian wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin in form of a slideshow of doodles to celebrate his 57th birthday on Friday. However, Animal rights organisation PETA has slammed the Google Doodle tribute to the late Australian conservationist and zookeeper Steve Irwin. In a tweet, PETA wrote: "#SteveIrwin was killed while harassing a ray; he dangled his baby while feeding a crocodile & wrestled wild animals who were minding their own business. Today’s #GoogleDoodle sends a dangerous, fawning message. Wild animals are entitled to be left alone in their natural habitats".

#SteveIrwin was killed while harassing a ray; he dangled his baby while feeding a crocodile & wrestled wild animals who were minding their own business. Today’s #GoogleDoodle sends a dangerous, fawning message. Wild animals are entitled to be left alone in their natural habitats. https://t.co/9JfJiBhGLw
— PETA (@peta) February 22, 2019

Continuing its Twitter tirade, PETA further wrote:

Steve Irwin’s actions were not on target with his supposed message of protecting wildlife. A real wildlife expert & someone who respects animals for the individuals they are leaves them to their own business in their natural homes.
— PETA (@peta) February 23, 2019

Furthermore, the organisation targeted TV shows and talk shows saying "It is harassment to drag exotic animals, including babies taken from their mothers, around from TV talk shows to conferences & force them to perform as Steve Irwin did".

It is harassment to drag exotic animals, including babies taken from their mothers, around from TV talk shows to conferences & force them to perform as Steve Irwin did. Animals deserve to live as they want to, not as humans demand––the #GoogleDoodle should represent that.
— PETA (@peta) February 23, 2019

On Friday, Steve's legacy was honoured with an animated slideshow of the Crocodile Hunter's life, work, family and dedication to the protection of Australian wildlife. His wife Terri Irwin, 54, also wrote an emotional guest post for Google to go with Steve's honorary Google Doodle.

Read: Remembering 'Crocodile Hunter’: Google Honours Steve Irwin With Six Illustrations Of Him Wrangling Crocs, Kissing A Snake & Enjoying Family Time

Now, PETA is facing criticism after sharing these thoughts on the Google Doodle; celebrating Steve Irwin:

Where is your habitat for saving animals? You have a wildlife preserve anywhere? Do you have 1,000's of acres preserving animals from extinction?

Steve Irwin spent his whole life wanting to save animals. Ya'll are becoming "progressively" pathetic.

What a croc.
— Kambree Kawahine Koa (@KamVTV) February 23, 2019

Steve Irwin and his family reclaim land for animals and run a massive wildlife rescue. His life mission was to save animals and educate people about them. I’m one of many vegetarians who rip out their hair when @peta weighs in. Shame on you. https://t.co/m4fdNymjao
— Maureen Johnson (@maureenjohnson) February 23, 2019

There have been few people who have done more for wildlife conservation and education than the Irwin family. You owe them an apology.
— Dave Hogg (@stareagle) February 23, 2019

17:53 IST, February 23rd 2019

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Animal rights organisation PETA slams the Google Doodle honouring Steve Irwin, netizens hit back

Google Doodle had honoured the life and legacy of beloved Australian wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin in form of a slideshow of doodles to celebrate his 57th birthday on Friday.

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