TV Review: Wild Kingdom
What Parents Should Know
Parents need to know that this educational series offers a
realistic view of life among wild animals in their natural
habitats. Ecological and environmental concerns are central to
each episode as viewers learn about endangered wildlife and
forestland. Some young viewers may be upset by scenes of
predators hunting and killing their prey. Be prepared to answer
kids' questions about the animals and their behavior.
Families can talk about preserving nature. How do animals end
up on the endangered species list? What might be the outcome of
losing natural forestland? How have humans affected the lives
of wild animals? What can we do to ensure their continued
existence and the health of their environments?
MUTUAL OF OMAHA'S WILD KINGDOM is a virtual field trip into the natural habitat of all sorts of wild animals. Beautifully filmed and expertly narrated (most recently by Alec Baldwin), the award-winning show continues to set the standard for wildlife documentaries. Episodes have chronicled topics as varied as wolves' adaptability in areas populated by humans; relationships among killer whales, elephant seals, and king penguins; and the first film footage of the highly endangered and elusive Butaan lizard. The show explains animals' amazing survival tactics, dispels myths about them, and highlights their battles against extinction.
In coming face-to-face with the delicate balance of nature, viewers may pause to consider the future of these animals -- and humans' roles in preserving it. Wild Kingdom is educational family TV at its best.
Jeff Corwin UnleashedMeerkat Manor
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