Parents need to know that this educational series gives viewers a close-up look at various natural and scientific topics, from birds of prey to submarines. That said, most episodes tend to focus on the lives of animals, their habitats, and the various factors that affect their environment. Content varies widely between episodes, so check detailed listings first (and consider pre-screening) before letting kids watch.
Positive messages:Promotes the idea of protecting and taking an interest in wildlife (and their habitats) and other natural phenomena.
Violence & scariness:Some episodes include footage of predators hunting and killing their prey (sometimes viciously) or other potentially scary images of phenomena like lightning and volcanoes.
Sexy stuff:Some episodes include footage of animals mating.