Animal Families

Animal Families (2009-2010)

EndedReality showAdventure, Nature

Much-loved wildlife expert Michaela Strachan presents the enchanting series that explores family life in the animal kingdom. From elephants to meerkats, the programme investigates how baby animals cope with the world around them. Michaela is joined on her travels by her son, Oliver.

Just like the human world, the animal kingdom is full of families. In this preschool wildlife series, Michaela Strachan sets out across the planet to meet the youngest members of animal families and explore how similar they are to people.

Michaela and her young helpers investigate everything from hairy bears to sea-going penguins. Each programme is themed around a familiar aspect of daily life, such as playing with friends, going to school or having a bath.

Every episode of the series comprises three strands: a story based on the programme's theme, a tactile wildlife tale that introduces children to animals and a soap-opera-style update on an animal family.

Network
ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) at 08:10 (15 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E30ExploringApr 23, 2010
S02E29RollingApr 22, 2010
S02E28ProtectionApr 21, 2010
S02E27JumpingApr 20, 2010
S02E26ClimbingApr 19, 2010
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Animal Families premiere?

Animal Families premiered on June 15, 2009.

What is the genre of Animal Families?

Animal Families falls under the genre of wildlife documentary series.

Who is the narrator of Animal Families?

The narrator of Animal Families is Alan Davies.

What is the focus of Animal Families?

Animal Families focuses on various animal families and their behaviors in the animal kingdom.

In which countries was Animal Families filmed?

Animal Families was filmed in South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Scandinavia.

How many episodes were in the first season of Animal Families?

The first season of Animal Families consisted of six episodes.

What type of animals were featured in the first episode of Animal Families?

The first episode of Animal Families featured meerkats.

Which episode focused on wolves?

The fourth episode of Animal Families focused on wolves.

What was the theme of the fifth episode of Animal Families?

The fifth episode of Animal Families focused on "Family Bonds" and how animals form close family ties.

Were there any episodes that focused on primates in Animal Families?

Yes, the second episode of Animal Families focused on primates such as baboons and lemurs.

Which episode of Animal Families featured otters?

The sixth and final episode of Animal Families featured otters.

Was there an episode that focused on birds in Animal Families?

Yes, the third episode of Animal Families focused on birds, specifically swans and cuckoo birds.

Was Animal Families a BBC production?

Yes, Animal Families was a BBC production.

Who was the executive producer of Animal Families?

The executive producer of Animal Families was Richard Brock.

Did Animal Families receive any awards?

Yes, Animal Families was nominated for a BAFTA award in 2010 for Best Photography: Factual.

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