Terri Irwin Reveals the Only Animal That Made Steve Irwin Nervous

Steve Irwin built his name by doing what most people would never dream of doing. He handled crocodiles, got close to venomous snakes, worked around big cats, and brought millions of viewers face-to-face with animals they might otherwise only see from a very safe distance.

So when Terri Irwin revealed the one animal that made him nervous, the answer surprised a lot of fans.

It was not a crocodile. It was not a snake. It was not a shark. According to Terri, it was a parrot.

The reveal came with a throwback photo that quickly caught attention online. The image showed Steve near the colorful bird, and Terri’s caption made the moment even better. The man known around the world as the fearless Crocodile Hunter apparently had one creature that could put him a little on edge.

And honestly? It makes more sense than people may think.