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By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Docuseries draws parallels between people and animals.
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Animals: They're Just Like Us
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What's the Story?
Animals: They're Just Like Us is a globe-spanning nature documentary that draws direct parallels between human and animal behavior. From using makeup to using tools, it aims to show that animals are more like us than we think.
Is It Any Good?
Fast-paced and well-produced, with a whimsical tone that makes it feel different from traditional nature docs. ANIMALS: THEY'RE JUST LIKE US offers surprising facts about the parallels between animals and humans and balances humor with education. The narration and musical cues keep things entertaining, while the short segments make it easy to watch in pieces or all at once. Overall, it's an easy watch for viewers of all ages.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why you think the filmmakers chose to draw comparisons between animals and humans? Did that approach change how you felt about the animals?
What can animal behavior teach us about ourselves—and where should we draw the line when comparing the two?
TV Details
- Premiere date : March 21, 2025
- Network : NatGeo
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : December 3, 2025
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