This should be rated 3+.It is pretty good but the original on discovery channel is much better.
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The Future Is Wild
(Rated TV-Y7, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Ashley Peters, Miranda Jones, Marc Donato, Where to watch: Discovery Kids)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Futuristic adventures mixed with green messages.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Future Is Wild
Parents need to know that this animated, science-based adventure series for kids features futuristic animals like carnivorous spiders, massive tortoises, and vicious, wasp-like insects -- some of which are predators. The human characters are sometimes in mildly perilous situations, but they always come out OK. The show offers lots of messages about climate change and sustainability and includes overt reminders of the importance of energy conservation. Adventure-loving tweens will find a lot to like, but younger kids may not be able to fully understand the concepts of time and evolution in order to place the show in an appropriate context.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how TV shows and movies usually portray the future. How is this show similar to what you've seen before? How is it different? What are the show's ideas about the future based on? How could you find out more? Families can also discuss conservation and energy consumption. Why is conservation such a hot topic these days? What will happen if we don't find other sources for energy and preserve the ones we currently have? How will it affect us financially? What are some ways we can make a difference at home?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
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I don't get how this could be rated on seven+
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
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- Educational
- Good role models
Scary at times but funny, too.
My 7 year old son loves it! It's imaginative and the characters are helpful to one another. Not only is there a positive message but it's kind of funny.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Eco-Friendly Show interesting and educational!
My 5 (girl) & 7 (boy) year olds love this show. It's futuristic, with space ships and aliens, but with a green message. The kids are sent from the future to find a new planet for the surviving humans to live, due to the Earth dying, I think. It's very cool animation and has a wonderful message about taking care of our Earth. This one we record!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great, education fun
If you're into learning, uplifting problem solving, fun wordplay, funny and delightfully distinct voice acting, and inspiring visuals, this is your show, and certainly a good show for the kids. It's got great potential too!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A good Show
This is a pretty good tv show and i would recommend it to everyone
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
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