Common Sense Media Review
Stunning glimpses of our natural world.
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Nature
What's the Story?
NATURE is one of PBS' longest-running series for good reason. Unlike other PBS science series, Nature focuses not on inventions or innovations but on the natural world itself, inviting viewers to travel all over the world with scientists and filmmakers. Subject areas including biology, geology, and meteorology are explored via beautifully filmed documentaries shot in locations most of us will never see. In presenting a comprehensive look at its subjects, Nature highlights the positive (animals' family and community life) but doesn't shy away from the ugly. Graphic images of animals being slaughtered can crop up.
Is It Any Good?
This series covers an amazing variety of topics that are fascinating, beautiful, scary, and sometimes just downright cute. While most episodes have some sort of message, it's never heavy-handed and it's always interesting, usually reinforcing the need for conservation. If you're looking for a series to enjoy along with your children, Nature is waiting for you ... and you don't need cable (or an airline ticket) to see it. But because of its occasionally graphic realism, parents may want to pre-screen episodes to make sure they're appropriate for their kids.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about a wide variety of issues on Nature. Why should you care about global issues like loss of wildlife habitat, global warming, and pollution?
Is there a need for conservation and protection of certain species? Why are some species endangered? How close is our connection to nature, and why does that matter? What does "conservation" mean?
What can you do in your own community to protect wildlife?
How does Nature promote curiosity? Why is this an important character strength?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 10, 1982
- Cast : George Page
- Network : PBS
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : STEM , Animals ( Wild Animals )
- Character Strengths : Curiosity
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- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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