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The Animal Extractors
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Pesky critters meet their match. Tweens and up.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Animal Extractors
Parents need to know that this show brings viewers eye to eye with frightened wild animals who are cornered in unfamiliar territory and -- drawing on their basic survival instincts -- will stop at nothing to escape their would-be captors. The animals often become aggressive to the point of chasing humans or attempting to bite them, which may scare young viewers and might require some explanation for older kids. Although the show focuses on humane animal control and relocation, some of the professionals' tactics (such as using tranquilizer guns or shooting a bear with rubber slugs to scare it away) may seem harsh to kids, again requiring explanation and assurance of the animal's well-being.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how wildlife is affected by urban (and suburban) sprawl. What happens to animals when homes are built in their natural habitat? Is that fair? What kinds of things do humans do that draw wildlife near? This discussion can lead to talking about endangered species. What does it mean when an animal is endangered? Finally, parents can remind kids why they should never approach a strange animal.
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