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Raw Nature

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Where to watch: Animal Planet, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Positive messages, but scary for young kids.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series promotes respect for and protection of all animal species, regardless of how much danger they can pose to humans. The film crews aren't reckless and follow all possible safety precautions. The cast is primarily male and Caucasian, hailing from various parts of the world.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Graphic, bloody images of animals being hunted, torn apart, and eaten. Wild feeding frenzies. Brief stories of adults and young children being killed and eaten by wild animals. Leeches are removed from legs and feet; blood is shown oozing out of the wounds. Abused animals, including bears with ropes tied through their noses, are also seen.

  • Sex:

    Non-sexual references to animal genitalia and reproduction.

  • Language:

    Swear words like "s--t" are bleeped.

  • Consumerism:

    Labels on shirts, etc. are blurred out. Names of wildlife rescue preserves are sometimes shown.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Raw Nature

Parents need to know that this reality series -- which follows film crews as they venture into the natural habitats of endangered and often dangerous wildlife -- includes graphic footage of animals being torn apart and eaten, as well as images of scary-looking and/or horribly abused animals. There are also brief stories of people, including young children, being killed and eaten by some of these wild creatures. Camera crews are often shown being chased by animals; panicking folks sometimes yell occasional swear words (like "s--t"), which are bleeped out. All of this is likely to scare and/or upset little kids, and it may even be too intense for younger or sensitive tweens.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about filming animals in their natural habitat. Do you think that crews filming for shows like this one are really in danger? Do you think the animals behave differently when humans are around? Does the film crew's presence have any ethical implications? Families can also discuss wildlife conservation efforts. How much of an impact do you think shows like this one have on global conservation efforts?
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