Wild Kratts: Cats and Dogs
Wild Kratts: Cats and Dogs
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The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Wild Kratts: Cats and Dogs is a special that's part of the Wild Kratts animal adventure series. There's some animal kingdom-related suspense that's pretty tame but may bother very young viewers. Predators stalk prey, but they don't succeed in killing them, and a lion pretty ferociously 'kills" a robot. A mother cat gets separated from her hungry meowing kittens before eventually being reunited. The humans have some conflict too: hapless villain Zach throws the Kratt brothers out of his airplane and is generally antagonistic. However, the conflict is mostly silly and the Kratts never seem like they're in actual peril. Kids that love cats or dogs will love learning more about their furry friends in this fun special.
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What's the Story?
In Wild Kratts: Cats and Dogs, real-life zoologist brothers Chris and Martin Kratt dive into kids' favorite animals in an hour-long special episode of Wild Kratts. The animated Kratt brothers go to the African savannah to learn how wild cats and dogs compare to their domesticated counterparts. The Kratt brothers argue over whether cats or dogs are better, and they transform into different kinds of wild dogs and cats to help make their case. Meanwhile, evil genius Zach, an inventor, decides to kidnap wild dogs and cats and sell them as pets. It's up to the brothers to rescue the wild animals and return them to their homes before it's too late.
Is It Any Good?
Cat and dog-loving kids (i.e. all kids) will love seeing the beloved Wild Kratts do a deep dive on their favorite animals in this special episode. Like the rest of the animated series, the special combines solid science facts with slapstick humor and an exciting nature adventure. The Kratt brothers explain the biological features, behaviors, and habitats of wild cats and dogs in a way that's interesting and accessible to kids. Budding zoologists will be fascinated to learn how wild cats and dogs are similar and different to their cuddly pets.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the differences between pets and wild animals. How are pet cats and dogs different from wild cats and dogs? How are they the same?
Why is it important to keep wild animals in the wild?
The Kratt brothers are curious to learn more about animals and observe them in the wild. Is there anything you learned in this episode that you're curious to learn more about? How can we find out the answer together?
TV Details
- Premiere date: July 12, 2021
- Cast: Chris Kratt, Martin Kratt
- Network: PBS Kids
- Genre: Educational
- Topics: Adventures, Brothers and Sisters, Cats, Dogs, and Mice, Science and Nature, Wild Animals
- Character Strengths: Curiosity
- TV rating: TV-Y
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: October 5, 2021
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