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WILD KINGDOM PROTECTING THE WILD

Get inspired by wildlife success stories on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild! Since 2023, Co-Hosts Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant have taken viewers around the world in search of the most captivating wildlife conservation wins. Watch Season 3 on NBC and stream past episodes on nbc.com. Go behind the scenes of the show with in-depth stories from animal experts on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom The Podcast.

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Now streaming on NBC’s The More You Know

A red panda with reddish-brown fur and white facial markings stands on a tree branch in a zoo-like enclosure, surrounded by branches.
Season 3 • Episode 1
Panda-Monium!

Get an up-close look at a pair of giant pandas, now back at U.S. zoos. Plus, learn about the "other" panda, the red panda, and the efforts to safeguard it.

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Brown wolf puppy being gently held by gloved hands during a veterinary rescue checkup.
Season 3 • Episode 2
Leader of the Pack

Watch as Peter and Dr. Rae join the extraordinary effort to rescue critically imperiled Mexican wolves from the brink of extinction in New Mexico.

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Aerial view of a whale swimming near a small boat in turquoise water.
Season 3 • Episode 3
Following the Whale Trail

Dr. Rae and Peter venture to Mexico where gray whales have made a remarkable recovery. Then, Peter watches whale migration off the California coast.

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A lynx standing on the ground covered with dry leaves and grass, near a wooden log
Season 3 • Episode 4
Return of the Lynx

Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and Peter Gros witness the extraordinary efforts of a community of conservationists destined to save the Canada lynx in the U.S.

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How to watch Protecting the Wild

Catch new episodes of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild, weekends on NBC’s “The More You Know” programming block.

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La histórica serie llega a Telemundo con el programa nominado al Emmy®, Mutual of Omaha’s Reino Animal Protegiendo La Naturaleza. Consulte sus listados locales para horarios.

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Protecting the Wild Back for Season 2

The Emmy Nominated® series is back with wilder adventures! See Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild Season Two starting Oct. 5 on NBC.

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Protecting the Wild co-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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From the Wild Kingdom to Your Kingdom

Protection is in our DNA. From your family to your health and finances, Mutual of Omaha can help you protect what matters most.

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