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Animal Planet, one of Discovery, Inc.’s great global brands, is dedicated to creating high quality content with global appeal delivering on its mission to keep the childhood joy and wonder of animals alive by bringing people up close in every way. Available to 360 million homes in more than 205 countries and territories, Animal Planet combines content that explores the undeniable bonds forged between animals and humans, optimized across all screens around the world. In the U.S., Animal Planet audiences can enjoy their favorite programming anytime, anywhere through the Animal Planet Go app which features live and on-demand access.

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June 15, 2020

ANIMAL PLANET'S PIT BULLS & PAROLEES RETURNS FOR A SUMMER OF SECOND CHANCES ON SATURDAY, JULY 25

In Animal Planet’s PIT BULLS & PAROLEES, Tia Torres dedicates her life to running Villalobos Rescue Center, the largest pit bull rescue center in the country, where she works tirelessly to dismantle the unfair stereotypes placed on pit bulls. In fulfilling this mission,

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June 15, 2020

June 12, 2020

ANIMAL PLANET'S DR. JEFF YOUNG TAKES ON EMERGENCY CASES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN 'DR. JEFF: ROCKY MOUNTAIN VET'

Dr. Jeff Young, Denver's most diligent and spirited veterinarian, is back during the COVID-19 pandemic in DR. JEFF: ROCKY MOUNTAIN VET: PANDEMIC EMERGENCY, a special episode premiering Saturday, June 13 at 10 PM ET/PT. While most of the country is shutting down during

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June 12, 2020

May 28, 2020

ANIMAL PLANET PULLS BACK THE CURTAIN AS THE IRWINS TAKE WORKING FROM HOME TO A NEW LEVEL AT AUSTRALIA ZOO DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN CRIKEY! IT'S THE IRWINS: LIFE IN LOCKDOWN

Stay at home orders become quite unique when home is a 1,000-acre zoo. This all-new Crikey! It’s the Irwins special features the Irwin family – Terri, Bindi, Chandler and Robert – as they provide Animal Planet audiences with a personal look at their work and new

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May 28, 2020

May 26, 2020

JACKSON GALAXY RETURNS TO ANIMAL PLANET DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN ALL- NEW SPECIAL 'MY CAT FROM HELL: CAT SH#T CRAZY!'

My Cat From Hell’s Jackson Galaxy, renowned cat behavior and wellness expert, returns to Animal Planet during the COVID-19 pandemic to face all-new fur-ious felines who have gone from peacefully destroying curtains and toilet paper rolls with little human distraction to

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May 26, 2020

April 29, 2020

ANIMAL PLANET'S 'CRIKEY! IT'S THE IRWINS: BINDI'S WEDDING' DELIVERS RECORD SERIES RATINGS ON APRIL 18

ANIMAL PLANET'S 'CRIKEY! IT'S THE IRWINS: BINDI'S WEDDING' DELIVERS RECORD SERIES RATINGS ON APRIL 18CRIKEY! IT'S THE IRWINS: BINDI'S WEDDING on Saturday, April 18 at 8PM ET/PT broke series records as the highest rated episode of the series ever among Women 18-34. It

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April 29, 2020

April 25, 2020

ANIMAL PLANET ANSWERS PET OWNER CONCERNS IN ALL-NEW SPECIAL THE ZOO: COVID-19 AND ANIMALS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25

When the Bronx Zoo announced their four-year-old Malayan tiger tested positive for COVID-19 the world was shocked to learn that animals can be victims of this pandemic, and many questions were raised. Dave Salmoni, Animal Planet’s large predator expert, dives deep to

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April 25, 2020

April 22, 2020

AN ALL-NEW SEASON OF 'NORTH WOODS LAW' PREMIERES ON ANIMAL PLANET WITH TWO-HOUR SPECIAL ON SUNDAY, APR. 26

With merciless landscapes and unpredictable wildlife, the Conservation Officers of New Hampshire Fish and Game never know what to expect on any given day. In an all-new season of NORTH WOODS LAW, Animal Planet continues to document the work and lives of the Conservation

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April 22, 2020

April 04, 2020

ANIMAL PLANET TO PREMIERE CRIKEY! IT'S THE IRWINS: BINDI'S WEDDING SATURDAY APRIL 18 AT 8 PM ET/PT

With the help of Terri and Robert Irwin, the Irwin’ s Australia Zoo family and some very special animals, Bindi Irwin and fiancée Chandler Powell were married on March 25 at Australia Zoo. Only weeks before their wedding day, the Coronavirus pandemic forced the couple

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April 04, 2020

March 18, 2020

ANIMAL PLANET CELEBRATES SPRING SOLSTICE WITH 'TOO CUTE!'MARATHON BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, MAR. 18 AT 12PM ET/ PT

In celebration of the spring solstice, Animal Planet brings the cute animals to you by kicking off a 94 hour marathon of its paw-tastic, fan-favorite series TOO CUTE! starting Wednesday, Mar. 18 at 12PM ET/ PT and running through Saturday, Mar. 22 at 8PM ET/ PT. Kick

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March 18, 2020

March 13, 2020

ANIMAL PLANET'S THE ZOO RETURNS WITH ALL-NEW SEASON FULL OF RARE MOMENTS AND FIRSTS

Animal Planet’s THE ZOO takes audiences behind the scenes at the world-famous Bronx Zoo for a fourth season to share remarkable stories that shine a light on amazing animals, the expertise of staff, and their unique relationships with the animals in their care. The

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March 13, 2020

March 12, 2020

NEW ANIMAL PLANET SERIES 'SAVED BY THE BARN' FOLLOWS DAN MCKERNAN WHO TRADES IN TECH JOB TO RESCUE & REHABILITATE BARNYARD ANIMALS

While some people dream of leaving their desk jobs for one of passion, most don’t go the distance, but for Dan McKernan, it was the chance to trade in a good living for a great life. In Animal Planet’s newest series, SAVED BY THE BARN, premiering Saturday, Apr. 11 at

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March 12, 2020

February 28, 2020

ANIMAL PLANET GREENLIGHTS THE ZOO: SAN DIEGO SEASON TWO

Animal Planet announced today it has greenlit THE ZOO: SAN DIEGO Season Two which will premiere this summer. The series is a revealing, behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Zoo Global, whose mission is to save species worldwide while inspiring passion for wildlife and

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February 28, 2020

February 04, 2020

PUPPY BOWL XVI DELIVERS YEAR OVER YEAR RATINGS GAINS ON SUNDAY FEB. 2

Animal Planet’s PUPPY BOWL XVI delivered year over year ratings gains among Adults 25-54 (0.97) in L+SD on Sunday, Feb. 2 from 3-5PM ET, up +8% from last year’s Puppy Bowl XV (0.90) on Feb. 3, 2019. PUPPY BOWL XIV averaged 1.9 MM viewers P2+ from 3-5PM/ET. Other year

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February 04, 2020

January 23, 2020

ALL NEW SERIES 'COYOTE PETERSON: BRAVE THE WILD PREMIERES ON ANIMAL PLANET FEB. 9 AT 9PM ET/PT

Passionate about inspiring a whole new generation of animal enthusiasts, Coyote Peterson, host of the much-loved Brave Wilderness channel on YouTube (15.5MM subscribers), travels to all new destinations around the globe to share incredible animal experiences with the

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January 23, 2020

January 17, 2020

ANIMAL PLANET'S THE AQUARIUIM SEASON TWO PREMIERES SUNDAY, FEB. 9 AT 8PM ET/PT

THE AQUARIUM, which documents life behind-the-scenes of Atlanta’s Georgia Aquarium and the vital role it plays in aquatic conservation around the world, returns to Animal Planet for a second season, beginning Sunday, Feb. 9 at 8PM ET/PT. The series sheds light on the

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January 17, 2020

January 08, 2020

AMY INTROCASO-DAVIS NAMED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION FOR ANIMAL PLANET

Animal Planet today announced veteran television executive Amy Introcaso-Davis will serve as Executive Vice President, Development and Production. In this capacity Introcaso-Davis will oversee all aspects of Animal Planet’s development and programming, including

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January 08, 2020

THE VET LIFE RETURNS TO ANIMAL PLANET WITH ALL-NEW ADVENTURES ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 11

Texas-based veterinarians, Dr. Diarra Blue, Dr. Aubrey Ross and Dr. Michael Lavigne, return with all-new animal cases on THE VET LIFE beginning Saturday, January 11 at 10 PM ET/PT. Animal Planet audiences will follow the dynamic trio as they continue to lend support to

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January 08, 2020

January 02, 2020

ANIMAL PLANET'S PUPPY BOWL RETURNS FOR A SPECIAL SWEET SIXTEEN MATCH UP BETWEEN TEAM RUFF AND TEAM FLUFF ON SUNDAY, FEB. 2

-96 Puppies from 61 Shelters Storm the Gridiron in 16th Annual Game-- Dan Schachner Returns for his Ninth Year as PUPPY BOWL Referee-- PUPPY BOWL PRESENTS: THE DOG BOWL III Premieres Sat. Feb. 1 at 8PM ET/PT- -Jonathan and Drew Scott, Whitney Cummings and Emmylou Harris

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January 02, 2020

December 20, 2019

ANIMAL PLANET'S PIT BULLS & PAROLEES RETURNS WITH NEW HEARTFELT STORIES ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 4

Animal Planet’s award-winning series PIT BULLS & PAROLEES returns with all new episodes featuring Tia Torres and her family as they continue dedicating their lives to the New Orleans-based Villalobos Rescue Center, the largest pit bull rescue center in the country.

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December 20, 2019

December 05, 2019

ANIMAL PLANET PREMIERES DOCUMENTARY FILM WATSON ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 22 at 8PM ET/PT

(New York, NY) –Animal Planet will premiere Participant and Terra Mater Factual Studios’ documentary film WATSON, which chronicles Sea Shepherd founder Captain Paul Watson, who has spent his life sailing the globe to keep our oceans and their inhabitants safe, on Sunday

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December 05, 2019

November 26, 2019

ACCESS HOLLYWOOD'S KIT HOOVER AND ANIMAL PLANET'S DAN SCHACHNER HOST FIRST EVER GIVE A DOG A HOME LIVE! SPECIAL EDITION

Animal Planet’s live weekly animal adoption series, GIVE A DOG A HOME LIVE!, is gearing up for the holiday season with a special two-hour primetime edition of GIVE A DOG A HOME LIVE! Animal advocate and host of Access Hollywood and Access Daily, Kit Hoover, will join

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November 26, 2019

September 25, 2019

ANIMAL PLANET'S ALL-NEW SERIES LITTLE GIANTS PREMIERES OCTOBER 16 AT 10 PM ET/PT

When one thinks of dominant animals that roam the earth, large predators - lions, grizzlies and titanic anacondas – come to mind. But, pound for pound, the most powerful and awe-inspiring creatures are the elusive micro-monsters that exist just beneath our feet. These

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September 25, 2019

September 20, 2019

ANIMAL PLANET ACQUIRES WORLDWIDE TELEVISION RIGHTS TO DOCUMENTARY FILM WATSON

Animal Planet announced the acquisition of worldwide television rights to Participant and Terra Mater Factual Studios’ documentary film WATSON, which chronicles Sea Shepherd founder Captain Paul Watson, who has spent his life sailing the globe to keep our oceans and

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September 20, 2019

September 19, 2019

AMANDA TO THE RESCUE RETURNS FOR A SECOND SEASON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 AT 10PM ET/PT

Washington state’s very own Amanda Giese of Panda Paws Rescue is returning to Animal Planet for an all-new second season of AMANDA TO THE RESCUE which will feature more unforgettable rescue stories along with a lot of heart and laughter. With her family—daughter, Jade,

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September 19, 2019

ANIMAL PLANET'S LONGEST RUNNING, FAN FAVORITE SERIES PIT BULLS & PAROLEES RETURNS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th

ANIMAL PLANET’S LONGEST RUNNING, FAN FAVORITE SERIES PIT BULLS & PAROLEES RETURNS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th -This Series Centered Around Tia Torres and Villalobos Rescue Center Celebrates Its Tenth Year on Air -Animal Planet’s award-winning series PIT BULLS & PAROLEES

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September 19, 2019

September 18, 2019

EXTINCT OR ALIVE SEASON TWO PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23RD AT 9PM ET/PT WITH MORE WILDLIFE RE-DISCOVERIES AND ADVENTURES WITH BIOLOGIST FORREST GALANTE

Earlier this year, biologist and wildlife adventurer Forrest Galante lead a history-making expedition in the Galapagos, where he and a team rediscovered the Fernandina Tortoise; a tortoise previously thought to have been extinct since 1906. On the heels of this

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September 18, 2019

September 12, 2019

CRIKEY! IT'S THE IRWINS SEASON TWO RETURNS ON A NEW NIGHT WITH WILDLIFE WARRIORS TERRI, BINDI AND ROBERT

“CRIKEY! IT’S THE IRWINS” SEASON TWO RETURNS ON A NEW NIGHT WITH WILDLIFE WARRIORS TERRI, BINDI AND ROBERTSeason Two Launches As A Global Series Premiere on Saturday, October 5 at 8PM ET/PTIn CRIKEY! IT’S THE IRWINS, Terri, Bindi and Robert continue Steve Irwin’s

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September 12, 2019

September 10, 2019

ANIMAL PLANET PREMIERES CABLE TELEVISION'S FIRST EVER LIVE WEEKLY ANIMAL ADOPTION SERIES GIVE A DOG A HOME LIVE! BEGINNING SEPT 10

Animal Planet, home to television’s longest running animal adoption event, Puppy Bowl, premieres cable television’s first ever live weekly animal adoption series, GIVE A DOG A HOME LIVE!, on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 12PM ET/PT, featuring Best Friends of America (BFAS),

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September 10, 2019

August 30, 2019

ANIMAL PLANET GREENLIGHTS SECOND SEASON OF THE AQUARIUM

Animal Planet announced today it has greenlit THE AQUARIUM Season Two. The series, which documents the daily behind the scenes at Georgia Aquarium in addition to the vital role it plays in aquatic conservation around the world, premiered on May 19 to nearly one million

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August 30, 2019

August 21, 2019

HOW DO ANIMALS DO THAT? RETURNS FOR SEASON 2 ON AUGUST 23 AT 8PM ET/PT

Animals are capable of doing so many things humans could never imagine possible. Animal Planet will share the fascinating answers to the most curious questions about animal habits in the returning series, HOW DO ANIMALS DO THAT?, which premieres Friday, August 23 at 8

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August 21, 2019

August 08, 2019

THE VET LIFE' RETURNS TO ANIMAL PLANET ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

Business has been booming for Texas-based veterinarians and best friends Dr. Diarra Blue, Dr. Aubrey Ross and Dr. Michael Lavigne after the opening of their second animal clinic in the Houston area. In another exciting season of THE VET LIFE which premieres on Saturday,

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August 08, 2019

July 31, 2019

ANIMAL PLANET'S BIG, SMALL & DEADLY EXPLORES AWE-INSPIRING ANIMALS WITH DAVE SALMONI

Dave Salmoni, wildlife and large predator expert with more than two decades of experience facing untamed nature, is back with an all new series, BIG, SMALL & DEADLY. The series will take audiences on a journey to discover more about the wild, beautiful and unpredictable

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July 31, 2019

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ANIMAL PLANET'S PIT BULLS & PAROLEES RETURNS FOR A SUMMER OF SECOND CHANCES ON SATURDAY, JULY 25

ANIMAL PLANET'S DR. JEFF YOUNG TAKES ON EMERGENCY CASES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN 'DR. JEFF: ROCKY MOUNTAIN VET'

ANIMAL PLANET PULLS BACK THE CURTAIN AS THE IRWINS TAKE WORKING FROM HOME TO A NEW LEVEL AT AUSTRALIA ZOO DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN CRIKEY! IT'S THE IRWINS: LIFE IN LOCKDOWN

JACKSON GALAXY RETURNS TO ANIMAL PLANET DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN ALL- NEW SPECIAL 'MY CAT FROM HELL: CAT SH#T CRAZY!'

ANIMAL PLANET'S 'CRIKEY! IT'S THE IRWINS: BINDI'S WEDDING' DELIVERS RECORD SERIES RATINGS ON APRIL 18

ANIMAL PLANET ANSWERS PET OWNER CONCERNS IN ALL-NEW SPECIAL THE ZOO: COVID-19 AND ANIMALS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 25

AN ALL-NEW SEASON OF 'NORTH WOODS LAW' PREMIERES ON ANIMAL PLANET WITH TWO-HOUR SPECIAL ON SUNDAY, APR. 26

ANIMAL PLANET TO PREMIERE CRIKEY! IT'S THE IRWINS: BINDI'S WEDDING SATURDAY APRIL 18 AT 8 PM ET/PT

ANIMAL PLANET CELEBRATES SPRING SOLSTICE WITH 'TOO CUTE!'MARATHON BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, MAR. 18 AT 12PM ET/ PT

ANIMAL PLANET'S THE ZOO RETURNS WITH ALL-NEW SEASON FULL OF RARE MOMENTS AND FIRSTS

NEW ANIMAL PLANET SERIES 'SAVED BY THE BARN' FOLLOWS DAN MCKERNAN WHO TRADES IN TECH JOB TO RESCUE & REHABILITATE BARNYARD ANIMALS

ANIMAL PLANET GREENLIGHTS THE ZOO: SAN DIEGO SEASON TWO

PUPPY BOWL XVI DELIVERS YEAR OVER YEAR RATINGS GAINS ON SUNDAY FEB. 2

ALL NEW SERIES 'COYOTE PETERSON: BRAVE THE WILD PREMIERES ON ANIMAL PLANET FEB. 9 AT 9PM ET/PT

ANIMAL PLANET'S THE AQUARIUIM SEASON TWO PREMIERES SUNDAY, FEB. 9 AT 8PM ET/PT

AMY INTROCASO-DAVIS NAMED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION FOR ANIMAL PLANET

THE VET LIFE RETURNS TO ANIMAL PLANET WITH ALL-NEW ADVENTURES ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 11

ANIMAL PLANET'S PUPPY BOWL RETURNS FOR A SPECIAL SWEET SIXTEEN MATCH UP BETWEEN TEAM RUFF AND TEAM FLUFF ON SUNDAY, FEB. 2

ANIMAL PLANET'S PIT BULLS & PAROLEES RETURNS WITH NEW HEARTFELT STORIES ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 4

ANIMAL PLANET PREMIERES DOCUMENTARY FILM WATSON ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 22 at 8PM ET/PT

ACCESS HOLLYWOOD'S KIT HOOVER AND ANIMAL PLANET'S DAN SCHACHNER HOST FIRST EVER GIVE A DOG A HOME LIVE! SPECIAL EDITION

ANIMAL PLANET'S ALL-NEW SERIES LITTLE GIANTS PREMIERES OCTOBER 16 AT 10 PM ET/PT

ANIMAL PLANET ACQUIRES WORLDWIDE TELEVISION RIGHTS TO DOCUMENTARY FILM WATSON

AMANDA TO THE RESCUE RETURNS FOR A SECOND SEASON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 AT 10PM ET/PT

ANIMAL PLANET'S LONGEST RUNNING, FAN FAVORITE SERIES PIT BULLS & PAROLEES RETURNS ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th

EXTINCT OR ALIVE SEASON TWO PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23RD AT 9PM ET/PT WITH MORE WILDLIFE RE-DISCOVERIES AND ADVENTURES WITH BIOLOGIST FORREST GALANTE

CRIKEY! IT'S THE IRWINS SEASON TWO RETURNS ON A NEW NIGHT WITH WILDLIFE WARRIORS TERRI, BINDI AND ROBERT

ANIMAL PLANET PREMIERES CABLE TELEVISION'S FIRST EVER LIVE WEEKLY ANIMAL ADOPTION SERIES GIVE A DOG A HOME LIVE! BEGINNING SEPT 10

ANIMAL PLANET GREENLIGHTS SECOND SEASON OF THE AQUARIUM

HOW DO ANIMALS DO THAT? RETURNS FOR SEASON 2 ON AUGUST 23 AT 8PM ET/PT

THE VET LIFE' RETURNS TO ANIMAL PLANET ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 10

ANIMAL PLANET'S BIG, SMALL & DEADLY EXPLORES AWE-INSPIRING ANIMALS WITH DAVE SALMONI

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