Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild

Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild

2023 2 Seasons
Documentary Family

Showcasing wildlife success stories across the United States, renowned wildlife experts explore the work of conservationists helping to save imperiled species.

Seasons

1. Desert-Dwelling Tortoises

2023-10-07

Peter and Rae travel to the Mojave Desert, North America’s driest region, to help conservationists save the Mojave desert tortoise. They explore a groundbreaking program that help…

2. Puffin Island

2023-10-14

Peter and Rae travel to the coast of Maine to witness the conservation program fighting to save puffins. While Peter travels to puffin habitats on remote coastal islands, Rae visi…

3. Sea Creatures of the Florida Coast

2023-10-21

Peter ventures to Florida with naturalist David Mizejewski, where they meet the experts battling to protect endangered sea turtles and at-risk manatees, collect valuable data from…

4. The Bats of Texas

2023-10-28

Peter and Rae witness the nightly emergence of 20 million Mexican free-tailed bats and help release rehabilitated bats on Austin’s Congress Bridge. Peter joins bat rescue experts;…

5. Raising Hellbenders

2023-11-25

Peter and Rae join forces with conservationists in St. Louis trying to help save a local indicator species in dire need: the Ozark hellbender. Rae meets the scientists who are bre…

6. The Lost Fox of the Channel Island

2023-12-02

Peter and Rae sail to California’s Channel Islands to unravel the secrets of one of the smallest foxes on Earth and learn about the modern-day challenges to fox survival and the c…

7. Eager Beavers

2023-12-09

Peter and Dr. Rae visit Washington state, where conservationists work with beavers to restore spawning grounds for endangered salmon. They learn how native tribes relocate beavers…

8. Winged Wonders

2024-01-13

Peter and Dr. Rae discover that North American birds and bats are flying in the face of danger. They meet conservationists fighting to save the North Atlantic puffin, spot a bald …

9. The Forest Beneath the Sea

2024-01-20

Peter and Dr. Rae join conservationists in a desperate race to save kelp forests. Home to countless species, kelp forests form the biological backbone of the ocean food chain, but…

10. Baby Animals

2024-01-27

Peter and Dr. Rae explore triumphant stories of wildlife conservation with some of Earth’s newest, tiniest baby animals, including Florida sea turtle hatchlings, an adorable puffi…

11. Rescue, Rehab and Release

2024-02-03

Peter and Dr. Rae visit a remarkable animal rehabilitation center in the Pacific Northwest and meet with the veterinarians, animal rescuers and residents dedicated to saving amazi…

12. Into the Wolf Den

2024-02-10

Dr. Rae and Peter demystify a misunderstood canine, the wolf. Peter spots an endangered red wolf in the wild and helps with a health checkup for a new litter. Dr. Rae learns about…

13. Pathway to Protection

2024-02-17

Peter and Dr. Rae adventure through Florida to discover the results of a new wildlife corridor protecting animal migration and endangered species recovery, learning how vital it i…

14. Secret Life of Sea Otters

2024-02-24

Peter and Dr. Rae explore the many challenges facing the endangered sea otters off California’s coast. Peter cruises Monterey Bay to survey white sharks invading otter territory a…

15. Urban Wildlife

2024-03-02

Peter and Dr. Rae explore an issue that hits close to home — protecting urban wildlife whose natural habitat puts them in conflict with humans, often in harm’s way. Peter learns t…

16. Science Superheroes

2024-04-08

Peter and Dr. Rae meet real-life superheroes of science who are developing cutting-edge tools for protecting the wild. Dr. Rae visits a California marine laboratory growing an arm…

17. Innovation for Restoration

2024-04-15

Peter and Dr. Rae see firsthand how forward-thinkers are using innovation for wildlife restoration. In Washington, Peter helps install artificial beaver dams designed to kick-star…

18. The Pupfish of Death Valley

2024-04-22

Peter and Dr. Rae travel to California’s Death Valley to see one of the most endangered fish species on Earth. Only a few hundred of these pupfish exist in Devils Hole, a deep-wat…

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19. Mysteries of the Great White

2024-05-04

Dr. Rae and Peter head to the California coast to get up close and personal with one of the wild’s most prolific predators, the great white shark. In Santa Barbara, they paddle ou…

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20. Protecting the Prairie Chicken

2024-05-11

Peter and Dr. Rae explore the Gulf Coast to learn about one of North America’s rarest birds, Attwater’s prairie chicken. Peter meets with wildlife refuge specialists in Texas and …

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21. Conservation Comeback

2024-05-18

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22. Tag You're It!

2024-05-25

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23. America's Rarest

2024-07-05

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24. Next Generation

2024-07-13

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25. Marine Mysteries

2024-08-17

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26. Return to the Wild

2024-08-24

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Top Cast

Peter Gros
Peter Gros
Rae Wynn-Grant
Rae Wynn-Grant

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