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Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller

(Rated TV-G, Educational, Starring Jarod Miller, Where to watch: Syndicated)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Fun show will get kids curious about critters.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Miller introduces viewers to a variety of animals and discusses their unique traits, natural environments, and lifestyles. Respect for the animals and their instinctive behavior is central to the discussions.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Miller and guest experts occasionally talk about being injured by animals, but they always remind viewers that the aggression is instinctive behavior.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller

Parents need to know that there's nothing to worry about in this fun, fast-paced educational series about animals, insects, reptiles, and other fascinating creatures. Host Jarod Miller handles all of the animals with great care and respect as he identifies their unique traits and abilities and discusses their natural environments. Just remind kids that Miller is a pro and that it's never a good idea for them to approach and/or handle unfamiliar animals without supervision.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the animals featured on the show. Which ones did you most like learning about? What did you learn about how they live, eat, and interact with others in their species? What special qualities do they have? Why is it important to learn about the world's diversity? What does it mean for a species to be "endangered"? How do humans affect animals' lifestyles?
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