The Crocodile Hunter Diaries Season 1 Episode 2 What's the Buzz?

In "The Crocodile Hunter Diaries" season 1 episode 2, titled "What's the Buzz?", the late and great Steve Irwin continues his wild adventures in the Australian outback, this time focusing on a tiny, but mighty creature – the honey bee.

As the episode begins, Steve is seen in the forest tracking down an elusive hive with his team. He demonstrates his expert knowledge of bee behavior, explaining how the crew must avoid wearing bright colors or using perfumes to avoid agitating the bees. In his signature khaki shirt and shorts, Steve Irwin is in his element as he takes on the small but feisty honey bee.

The episode takes an educational turn as Steve informs the audience on the vital importance of honey bees. He shares how their pollination is responsible for roughly 80 percent of all the food humans eat. He goes on to explain how chemical pesticides and pollution are threatening the honey bee population and why it's necessary to protect them from extinction.

Steve then proceeds to demonstrate the process of harvesting honey. He and his team put on protective gear and gently smoke the bees to calm them down before removing the honeycomb. Steve gives a taste test of the freshly harvested honey and marvels at how good it tastes.

The episode reaches it climax as Steve makes an appearance at an Australian school to teach children about honey bees. The students are thrilled to have the Crocodile Hunter himself visit their classroom, and Steve conveys his passion for the bees in an engaging and humorous way. He even dresses up as a giant bee to the amusement of the children.

Throughout the episode, the audience witnesses Steve's deep appreciation for nature and his dedication to educating others about preserving its delicate balance. As always, Steve's enthusiasm is infectious, and his excitement about every aspect of the honey bee is contagious.

The episode ends with Steve releasing the honey bees at the school so they can continue their essential work pollinating and producing honey. "What's the Buzz?" is a charming and informative episode that captures Steve Irwin's love for wildlife and his commitment to conservation.