Bindi Irwin has continued to fuel rumours she may have already given birth.
The latest clue was shared on her husband Chandler Powell’s Instagram on Friday, just days after the wildlife warrior dropped a series of hints on her own page.
In the post, Bindi and Chandler were seen feeding the kangaroos at Australia Zoo, with the 22-year-old going to great lengths to tactically hide her tummy.
Hide that bump! Bindi Irwin has continued to fuel rumours she may have already given birth. The latest clue was shared on her husband Chandler Powell’s Instagram on Friday, with the 22-year-old seen tactically hiding her tummy while feeding the kangaroos at Australia Zoo
‘Another day of important meetings at #AustraliaZoo,’ he captioned the post.
Bindi’s knee and arm tactically shielded any view of her belly.
Photos of the activist’s bump were a regular feature on her Instagram feed until this week.
On Thursday she uploaded a photo on her main grid in which her stomach was concealed by a red panda named Ravi.
Something to hide? It comes just days after the wildlife warrior dropped a series of hints on her own Instagram – including this video, which was awkwardly cropped above Bindi’s stomach
Both of these posts could be throwbacks – which begs the question why Bindi wouldn’t instead upload more recent content, unless she had something to hide.
Alternatively, if they were taken recently, the fact Bindi’s midsection is obscured from view could be a sign she’s no longer pregnant, having given birth in secret.
The speculation about Bindi’s ‘secret birth’ began earlier this week when fans noticed a ‘bump update’ she tweeted on Tuesday was actually a month old.
Panda protection: Then on Thursday she uploaded a photo on her main feed in which her stomach was concealed by a red panda named Ravi
The image showed Bindi and Chandler, 24, posing with her mother, Terri, and younger brother, Robert, on the grounds of Australia Zoo in Queensland.
Her caption stated the couple were still ‘waiting’ for the arrival of their daughter.
But in the photo, she and Chandler were wearing the exact same outfits they’d been pictured wearing as they strolled through Australia Zoo’s car park on February 19 – right down to the socks, shoes and Chandler’s wristwatch.
Hints: The speculation about Bindi’s ‘secret birth’ began earlier this week when fans noticed a ‘bump update’ she tweeted on Tuesday (above) was actually a month old. Pictured with her mother Terri, brother Robert and husband Chandler
This suggests Bindi’s Twitter ‘update’ was actually from a month ago, and the fact she didn’t post a more recent photo hints she may have already given birth.
A day later, she seemingly left another clue she’d welcomed her daughter ahead of her late March/early April due date.
The zookeeper posted an Instagram selfie on Wednesday with Chandler and his parents, Chris and Shannan Powell, whom she referred to as ‘amazing grandparents’.
Slip of the keyboard? The zookeeper then posted a selfie on Wednesday with Chandler and his parents, Chris and Shannan Powell, whom she referred to as ‘amazing grandparents’
‘March is birthday month for these lovelies. Thinking of my mother-in-law and father-in-law, always,’ Bindi’s caption read.
‘Amazing grandparents, fantastic human beings. Missing them during the pandemic and can’t wait to be reunited again,’ she added.
While the caption could be a clue Bindi has given birth, it should be noted that Chris and Shannan did recently become first-time grandparents when Chandler’s sister-in-law, Kristin, gave birth last month.
Bindi’s in-laws are based in Florida and are unable to travel to Australia due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Something to tell us? While the caption could be a clue Bindi has given birth, it should be noted that Chris and Shannan did recently become first-time grandparents when Chandler’s sister-in-law, Kristin, gave birth last month. Pictured: Bindi and Chandler
Bindi and Chandler may be keeping the child’s arrival under wraps so they can enjoy their first few days as parents in private.
Alternatively, they could be protecting a magazine or TV deal.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Australia Zoo for comment.
Bindi and Chandler announced their baby news in August, and revealed the following month they were expecting a daughter.
Earlier this month, Bindi shared a glimpse of her daughter’s nursery, after hiring artist Maryanne Oliver to paint native animals on the walls.
‘Thank you so much to our friend Maryanne for this amazing painting in our daughter’s Australia Zoo nursery. She’s going to love it!’ she wrote on Instagram.
Joy: Bindi and Chandler announced their baby news in August, and revealed the following month they were expecting a daughter
The colourful mural included crocodiles, galahs, cockatoos and, of course, koalas.
Bindi told The Bump last month that her late father, Steve Irwin, had inspired her child’s nickname, Baby Wildlife Warrior.
‘My dad was the first person to create the term Wildlife Warrior,’ she explained, adding that Steve would have made an excellent grandfather.
Gorgeous! Earlier this month, Bindi shared a glimpse of her daughter’s nursery, after hiring artist Maryanne Oliver to paint native animals on the walls
‘My dad would have been the best grandfather,’ she said. ‘I always joke that if he was still here we’d never see our baby because he’d take her on all kinds of adventures!’
Bindi said she was looking forward to sharing her father’s legacy of conservation with her daughter when she’s old enough to understand it.
Steve died in September 2006 at the age of 44 after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while filming a documentary in Batt Reef, Queensland.
Bindi also said her mother, Terri, was looking forward to becoming a grandmother and will go by the name ‘Bunny’ once the child arrives.
‘My dad was the first person to create the term’: Bindi told The Bump last month that her late father, Steve Irwin, had inspired her child’s nickname, Baby Wildlife Warrior