Steve Irwin always knew his daughter's fame would eclipse his own and only ever wanted to be her co-star, his best friend and manager says.
Eight-year-old Bindi Irwin will front a women's magazine in September.
A survey in New Idea shows 93 per cent of readers believe Bindi should follow her father's wildlife crusades as the next 'Crocodile Huntress'.
Bindi, speaking at a memorial service for her father last week, said she didn't want his work to ever end.
The Irwin's manager, John Stainton, said the "seal of approval" from the public would be an honour for the little girl.
"She's got a future ahead of her and I've said it before, I've always said to Steve, 'she's going to eclipse you, she's going to be a much bigger star'," he said.
"And he (Steve) honestly used to laugh and used to say, 'I just want to be co-star to my daughter'."
Mr Stainton said Bindi's television show, which is due to screen next year, would be finished as soon as the family felt comfortable.
"When she's on television in her own show, I think she will explode," he said.
"I just think there's a little volcano waiting inside her.
"She's a very special little kid, her whole being is to do what Steve did."
Mr Stainton said Terri Irwin compared Bindi's enthusiasm for wildlife to what other children felt for football or ballet.
"Bindi's whole life revolves around performing and entertaining and teaching kids about wildlife, it's her whole focus," he said.
My Opinion: I think its wrong to put such a big responsibility on such young shoulders. I hope Terri guards Bindi's life like a mother lion. I think its great that Bindi wants to be like her dad but I think she needs to have some kid time and not have so much pressure from the press and the public.
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
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