Robert Irwin is spitting image of his late father Steve as he partakes in crocodile research trip

Robert Irwin is following in the footsteps of his late father Steve.

The 17-year-old is not only the spitting image of his dad, but he is also taking on his role when it comes to wildlife conservation.

On Wednesday, the conservationist shared a video to Instagram as he embarked on Australia Zoo’s annual crocodile research trip at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve.

Like father, like son: Robert Irwin is the spitting image of his late father Steve as he embarked on a crocodile research trip on Wednesday

In the video, Robert explained his goal is to catch and study crocodiles.

‘The more we can learn about them, the more we can do to protect them,’ he added.

His followers with quick to point out Robert’s resemblance to his father Steve, with one writing: ‘If that doesn’t sound like Steve I don’t know what does… miss his enthusiasm for crocs. Great to see you carrying on his legacy mate.’

Following in Steve’s (pictured) footsteps: The conservationist shared a video to Instagram as he embarked on Australia Zoo’s annual Crocodile research trip at the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve

‘I was a huge fan of your Dad and I can see so much of him in you. Wish you would do a show like he had, I think you’d be amazing at it,’ another said.

‘You just like your father,’ a third commented. ‘Sounding like Steve,’ another person agreed.

Robert was just two-years-old when his father tragically passed away after being struck in the heart by a stingray.

‘We can protect them’: In the video, Robert explained his goal is to catch and study crocodiles

But, he says he and his family keep Steve’s memory alive by watching home movies and documentaries of him.

‘We’re also very lucky because through all of dad’s amazing documentaries we basically have our life on TV,’ he told ET in October last year.

‘So all we have to do is put the DVD in the DVD player and rewind and press play and we can relive these amazing memories. So we are very, very lucky in that respect.’

Tragic: Robert was just two-years-old when his father tragically passed away after being struck in the heart by a stingray