Wow...I actually heard a rumor that he'd died from getting attacked by a crocadile about 5 years ago and it didn't surprise me, but then found out thta it was false......I guess its for real now....sucks...he was fun to watch and sincerely loved all animals - BUT, when you freakin play with fire....well.....something like this was bound to happen....sucks but that was the nature of his work...DANGER