Expedition Wild
By Emily Ashby,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Fun series inspires curiosity about animals in the wild.
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What's the Story?
Wildlife expert Casey Anderson takes viewers on virtual field trips to learn about animals in EXPEDITION WILD. From wolves to wolverines and everything in between, Anderson's lifetime of experience studying and working with diverse species equips him with knowledge he shares in this educational series. There's no den too far to visit nor animal behavior too odd to try out himself for this avidly curious adventurer.
Is It Any Good?
For those who can't traipse across the world to track elusive species themselves, Expedition Wild is the next best thing to learn about a variety of animals. Not only do they get to observe all different kinds of creatures in their natural habitats, they're treated to a likable tour guide in Anderson, who's even better in front of the camera than he is interacting with the species he studies. There's never a dull moment as he shares what he knows about how the animals have adapted to their specific environments, and his enthusiasm often yields further interest in the subject from viewers of all ages.
Of course, you can't paint an accurate picture of life in the wild without showing, well, the wild side of it, and that's as true of Expedition Wild as it is of every show like it. It's not all scenic and serene, after all; sometimes it's a fight to survive, and viewers get to see this in action. Even when Anderson gets up close and personal with domesticated ambassadors of the wildlife he studies, there's an element of potential danger to those encounters. Just be sure your younger kids understand that what they see playing out in the show is no indicator of how they should approach a wild or unfamiliar animal themselves.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what they learned from this show. Did it introduce you to places and animals you'd never seen before? Are you inspired to learn more about something you saw? How important is it that TV be educational?
Does the host always seem responsible in his actions around the animals he studies? How does his expertise on the subject allow him to do things you couldn't do in his shoes? What rules should you follow if you encounter an unfamiliar animal?
What wildlife is native to where you live? How have those species adapted to the geography and climate there? Do people ever have to adapt to new circumstances?
TV Details
- Premiere date: April 5, 2010
- Cast: Casey Anderson
- Networks: ABC , CW
- Genre: Educational
- Topics: Science and Nature , Wild Animals
- Character Strengths: Curiosity
- TV rating: TV-G
- Last updated: August 2, 2022
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