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Animal Planet
Launched June 1, 1996
Owned by Discovery Communications
Audience share 0. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Discovery Communications LLC (DCL is an American global media and entertainment company that began as a single channel the Discovery Channel, launched in 1985 1% (0. 1% for +1) (UK)
(April 2008, [1])
Slogan Same Planet. Different World.
Headquarters Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Sister channel(s) Discovery Networks
Website Animal Planet Site
Availability
Satellite
DirecTV
(United States)		 Channel 282
Dish Network
(United States)		 Channel 184
SKY Latin America Channel 252
Orbit Network Channel 32
Sky Italia Channel 421
DStv]
(South Africa)		 Channel 264
Cyfra+ Channel 93
Cable
Available on most cable systems Check Local Listings for channels
Cable TV Hong Kong Channel 55
Bright House Networks Channel 35
IPTV over ADSL
Tiscali TV
(UK)		 Channel 107

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History

The network's first logo, used from June 1, 1996 to February 3, 2008 in the United States and still used in all other markets.
The network's first logo, used from June 1, 1996 to February 3, 2008 in the United States and still used in all other markets. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

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. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar WWOR EMI Service was a New York City -based American Superstation. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous WWOR-TV, channel 9 is a MyNetworkTV -affiliated television station licensed to Secaucus New Jersey, and serving the New York City metropolitan area Syndication exclusivity (also known as syndex) is a Federal law in the United States designed to protect a local Television station 's rights

It is available throughout the United States and in over 70 countries around the world. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

Country-specific versions of the channel have been created in Canada, India, Japan, Taiwan and other countries. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Taiwan ( Taiwanese: Tâi-oân/Tāi-oân (historically 大灣/台員/大員/台圓/大圓/台窩灣 is an Island in East Asia.

The National Aquarium in Baltimore has an exhibit of Animal Planet Australia: Wild Extreme which opened in late 2005 in a multi-million dollar expansion. The National Aquarium in Baltimore is a public Aquarium located at 501 E Pratt St 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. [1]

In 2006, BBC Worldwide sold its 20% interest in Animal Planet US back to Discovery Communications. [2] 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. [3]

Genius Products has announced a U. S. distribution agreement not only with Animal Planet, but also with TLC. TLC (generally called as The Learning Channel) is a cable TV network in the US and Canada, that carries a variety of informational and [4]

Jakks Pacific has just signed a license to make Animal Planet pet products. [5]


On February 3, 2008, Animal Planet "relaunched" itself under a new image that sheds "its soft and furry side for programming and an image with more bite. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common "[6] As part of the relaunch, Animal Planet replaced their elephant and spinning globe logo (currently only for the flagship channel in the United States) for a starker text image that allows more flexibility in its usage. [7] Eight new series and specials are scheduled to air in February, with the new shows aimed at reaching a more adult audience with programming designed to tap into humans' basic instincts with stories that reiterate what makes humans human. Instinct is the inherent disposition of a living Organism toward a particular Behavior. [8]

The goal is to move from being perceived by viewers as paternalistic, preachy, and observation-based to being seen as active, entertaining and edgy. That means targeting adults 25-49, rather than full families, with less voice-of-God narration and more visceral imagery and sounds. Think of it as swapping a drab narrator saying that a lion is about to kill its prey for the blood-curdling scream of the doomed creature as it meets its demise.

—Anne Becker, Broadcasting & Cable[7]

Programming

Main article: List of programs broadcast by Animal Planet

Recent additions to the channel, such as Meerkat Manor and Orangutan Island, already reflect this newer focus on "predation programming" and more immersive story telling. See also Animal Planet This is a list of television programs that were formerly or currently in broadcast on Animal Planet Meerkat Manor is a British Television programme produced by Oxford Scientific Films for Animal Planet International. Orangutan Island is a documentary television series in the style of the hugely successful series Meerkat Manor, that blends more traditional documentary Animal Planet hopes this new direction will help revitalize stagnating ratings, after primetime viewing in 2007 dropped 9%. Prime Time is the major News analysis current affairs and Politics programme broadcast on Radio Telefís Éireann in Ireland [9]

Animal Planet is offering new dramas, fantasy and comedy series for the 2008-2009 season. [10]

Animal Planet HD

Animal Planet HD is a high definition simulcast of Animal Planet that launched September 1, 2007. High-definition television (HDTV is a Digital television Broadcasting system with higher resolution than traditional television systems (standard-definition It is currently available on Dish Network, Cox, Comcast and DirecTV. Not be confused with Indian Service Dish TV DISH Network is a Direct broadcast satellite (DBS service that provides Satellite television Cox Communications, also known as Cox Cable and formerly Cox Broadcasting Corporation is a privately owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises providing digital Comcast Corporation ( is the largest Cable television company the second largest Internet service provider and (according to the company the fourth largest telephone DirecTV (trademarked as "DIREC' TV' " is a Direct broadcast satellite (DBS service based in El Segundo California, USA, that was founded

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References

  1. ^ Aquarium Announces Partners in Australia Exhibit, National Aquarium in Baltimore, June 17, 2004
  2. ^ http://www.bbcworldwide.com/annualreviews/review2006/BBCWWAnnual%20Review2006.pdf
  3. ^ EDGAR Filing Documents for 0000950134-07-004374
  4. ^ Genius Products Announces U.S. Distribution with Discovery's Animal Planet and TLC, Yahoo!, April 19, 2007
  5. ^ Jakks Pacific Signs License to Make Animal Planet Pet Products, Yahoo!, February 14, 2008
  6. ^ "Animal Planet presents new face to the world", PR Week, 2008-01-16. This is a list of the current channels available from Virgin Media through their Virgin TV service those coming in the future and those that Below is a numerical representation of the DirecTV channel lineup. Channel Types Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Retrieved on 2008-02-02. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor  
  7. ^ a b Animal Planet Changes Its Stripes. Broadcasting & Cable (2008-01-14). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Retrieved on 2008-02-02. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor
  8. ^ Discovery Communications (2008-01-14). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. "Animal Planet Reveals A New Species of Entertainment for 2008". Press release. A news release, media release, press release or press statement is a written or recorded Communication directed at members of the News Retrieved on 2008-02-01. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen
  9. ^ "After Ratings Slip, Animal Planet Turns to Its Wilder Side", Yahoo!, 2008-01-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Retrieved on 2008-02-02. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor  
  10. ^ Animal Planet Offers "Entertaining" Slate, Multichannel News, April 8, 2008

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