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PROTECTING THE WILD

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild showcases wildlife success stories across the United States. Hosted by Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, this new series inspires the next generation of conservationists.

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How to Watch Protecting the Wild

Catch all-new episodes of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild on NBC’s “The More You Know” programming block. Check your local listings or visit NBC.com for more information on how to watch.

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Now streaming on NBC's The More You Know

Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant holding a tortoise.
Season 1 • Episode 1
Desert-Dwelling Tortoises

Mojave tortoises face increased threats from raven populations. Uncover how organizations are restoring balance in the tortoises' ecosystem.

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Peter Gros holding a puffin chick.
Season 1 • Episode 2
Puffin Island

Discover Maine's puffins and efforts to conserve their breeding ground. See Marlin Perkins' legacy in action, 44 years after visiting the island.

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Season 1 • Episode 3
Sea Creatures of the Florida Coast

Explore the waterways Florida's manatees and sea turtles call home. Meet the organizations that protect the animals through rescue and rehabilitation.

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Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and Peter Gros standing in front of a bat cave.
Season 1 • Episode 4
The Bats of Texas

Each summer night, thousands of Mexican freetail bats emerge from Texas caves and bridges. Learn how these bats these bats protect our crops.

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Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant in water holding a hellbender.
Season 1 • Episode 5
Raising Hellbenders

Meet the Ozark hellbender: a prehistoric indicator species. In Missouri, scientists are breeding these salamanders in hopes of saving the species.

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Season 1 • Episode 6
The Lost Fox of Channel Islands

Travel to California's Channel Islands to meet a unique, small fox. Learn of its challenge to survive and its connection to Native American tribes.

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Season 1 • Episode 7
Eager Beavers

Experience the interconnectedness of two Washington state species: beavers and salmon. Discover how beaver dam restoration also benefits these fish.

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Wild Kingdom’s journey continues with Protecting the Wild

The Wild Kingdom legacy lives on with the new series, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild. Watch this preview of what’s to come on this exciting adventure.

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Protecting the Wild Hosts

Peter Gros

After joining Jim Fowler on the Wild Kingdom classic series, Peter Gros continues his journey as the host of the new series. Gros hopes Protecting the Wild will bring awareness of conservation issues to a new generation of viewers.

Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

Wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant is proud to join the Wild Kingdom team after watching the classic series in her childhood. Dr. Wynn-Grant brings a special expertise as a researcher of North American bears and African lions.

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