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Discovery Communications
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TLC , Discovery Channel , Discovery Health Channel , Travel Channel , Discovery Times , Discovery Kids , The Science Channel , Discovery Home , Military Channel , Discovery En Español , Discovery HD Theater
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, launched in
1996 , is a
Cable and
Satellite television network co-owned by
Discovery Communications, Inc. (parent company of
Discovery Channel ,
TLC , and
Discovery Health Channel ) and
BBC Worldwide . The channel is dedicated to programming that highlights the relationship between humans and
Animals .
A high definition version of the channel is on the Dish Network channel 9489.
On
January 1 ,
1997 , Animal Planet's distribution grew as a result of Discovery Communications buying the channel space of
WOR EMI Service , a national feed of
New York's WWOR-TV that was implemented in the light of the
SyndEx laws enforced by the
FCC .
It is available throughout the
United States and in over 70 countries around the world.
Country-specific versions of the channel have been created in
Canada ,
India ,
Federation Of Bosnia And Herzegovina and other countries.
The
National Aquarium In Baltimore has an exhibit named Animal Planet Australia: Wild Extreme which opened in late 2005 in a multi-million dollar expansion. Animal Planet and the National Aquarium in Baltimore in 2004 announced a multi-year partnership which produced an original orientation film that gives Aquarium visitors background on the Australian area which inspired the new exhibit and a dedicated area inside the expansion where visitors can learn about Animal Planet's conservation efforts and other programming. The partnership also has possible future production of TV programs about the National Aquarium in Baltimore's research and exhibits. http://www.aqua.org/news_pr_australiapartners.html
In 2006, BBC Worldwide sold its 20% interest in Animal Planet US back to Discovery Communications.[http://www.bbcworldwide.com/annualreviews/review2006/BBCWWAnnual%20Review2006.pdf] The BBC maintained its 50% ownership in Animal Planet Europe, Animal Planet Asia and Animal Planet Latin America and its minority position in Animal Planet Japan and Animal Planet Canada.[http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1320482/000095013407004374/0000950134-07-004374-index.htm]
Genius Products has announced a U.S. distribution agreement not only with Animal Planet, but also with ,
2007
Casting is underway for a new and upcoming Animal Planet reality show titled ''Petfinders''.
"Petfinders" Reality Show Casting Families , ''TheAcorn.com'',
September 6 ,
2007
On
September 4 ,
2006 ,
Steve Irwin , one of the network's most renowned personalities, died after being stung by a
Stingray .
See Also: List of programs broadcast by Animal Planet
Animal Planet airs Tail-E-Vision every Friday. It airs from 7:00 PM EST to 10:00 PM EST. Shows include ''
Meerkat Manor '', ''The Planet's Funniest Animals'', and two ''It's Me or the Dog'' episodes. There are also shorts in the commercials called Fast facts, Quick Clips, and TV for Your Pets.
Animal Planet is currently rescheduling its Tail-E-Vision Friday lineup by adding two new shows, ''Leemur Kingdom'' and ''Orangutan Island''.
Discovery to Handle Travel's Upfront Talks , ''MultiChannel News'',
April 6 ,
2007
