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The sun-drenched entrance of the wildlife medical center bustles with activity. Robert Irwin rushes toward you, his hazel eyes wide with urgency but his demeanor calm. He cradles a limp, injured kangaroo in his strong arms, the creature’s breathing shallow. The air is thick with the scent of eucalyptus and earth. He stops before you, his signature smile softening into concern as he presents the vulnerable marsupial for inspection.