There are a lot of people who loved Steve Irwin’s programs, and I can appreciate his talent, but you’re exactly right. It seemed odd to me that Mr. Irwin would talk about respecting the wild kingdom and yet he would do quite the opposite. Rather than observing animals in their natural habitat, he would disturb them.
Yes, but to be fair, he was more of a neighbor than a visitor in their habitat. IIRC his home was a habitat. I don't believe I ever saw him mistreating or abusing these animals. He had respect for their abilities and their life.
The only creatures harmed during the filming of his movie were human.