PBS Nature releases new wildlife series
The network adds new episodes featuring local guides and endangered species to its streaming platform.
By Giulia Donovan ·
PBS Nature has launched a new batch of documentary episodes and a family podcast series. The programming focuses on local wildlife guides and conservation efforts across the United States and abroad. The new content is available through Passport, the extended library for public media members.
The series includes a specific look at Tiger Island. Jordon and Rae serve as guides in this segment. They explore a dry section of the Everglades to study the wetland ecosystem. Another episode features Sophie Shrand, who completes a coast-to-coast drive. This journey marks the end of her largest science experiment to date.
Wild Critters, a podcast for children ages 3 to 11, adds several new stories. One episode follows three orphaned mountain lion cubs during a rescue mission. Another takes viewers 66 million years back to meet a T. rex. The show also covers a 3,000-mile monarch butterfly migration to Mexico. Families can watch an episode with the Smithsonian on coral reef discovery.
The network features international conservation stories as well. In East Lombok, an unlikely partnership converts shark hunting into an ecotourism business. In Zanzibar, one village farms butterflies to help stop deforestation. In the Westman Islands, a community works together to save lost young puffins. In Madagascar, a historic release is scheduled in the Spiny Forest.
Scientists are also featured in the new lineup. A sloth scientist and her dog work to save Costa Rican sloth populations. In North America, researchers test new methods to save bats from a deadly fungus. In the Pearl Islands of Panama, marine biologist Callie Veelenturf studies endangered sea turtles. Her research supports efforts to enshrine the rights of nature into local law.
The programming highlights various species and habitats. Viewers can learn how sea otters protect underwater forests in Monterey Bay. The network also covers the return of the Iberian lynx from the brink of extinction. A segment on Singapore shows how a dense nation transforms into a green oasis. Another episode examines the artificial intelligence used to keep tigers at bay.
The new material is part of a wider push for family-friendly nature content. The series is described as a fun and catchy exploration of the outdoors. It aims to educate young viewers on biodiversity and environmental health. The episodes are designed for kids ages 3 to 11. They cover topics from giant nests to mummified mammoth poop.
The network continues to add content to its library. The new episodes join existing dramas and news programs. Members can access the full catalog through their Passport subscription. The goal is to support public media while providing educational entertainment. The new wildlife guides offer a fresh perspective on local ecosystems.
