New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS): Robert Irwin, the son of the late 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin, recreated his late father's iconic photograph holding a Koala dressed in uniform from the Australian zoo.

In the photo, which was posted on Instagram, Robert was captured lovingly leaning his head against the adorable critter, while cradling it in his hands.

He was dressed in the Irwin family's trademark khaki uniform and sported a leather wrist-watch.

Earlier, the Australian zoo had shared the original photograph of Crocodile Hunter Steve back in January.

As the post went viral, users flooded the social media with their reactions.

Fans couldn't believe how both looked so alike.

A user wrote: "His father would have been so proud! But I really second his mother to have such courage to grow the child in the manner so that he can choose the way his father did, truly remarkable, a human what we always should be towards mother nature."

Another wrote: "you look so much like your father it's unreal."

A post read: "You look so much like your dad in this picture... You and your family are wonderful!"

A user remarked, "I thought it was a photo of your dad then!"