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	Topics Animal Planet Topic Home Animal Planet is an AmericanUnited States The United States of America, also known as the United States, the U.S., the U.S.A., and America, is... satelliteSatellite A satellite is any object that orbits another object .... and cableCable A cable is two or more wires or optical fibers bound together, typically in a common protective jacket or sheath.... television channelTelevision channel The term television channel generally refers to either a television station or its cable/satellite counterpart .... (also broadcast via IPTVIPTV IPTV describes a system where a digital television service is delivered using the Internet Protocol over a network infrastru... in the UK), launched on June 1 1996 and distributed by Discovery CommunicationsFacts About Discovery Communications See also Discovery ChannelThe Science Channel was named Discovery Science until 2002... . The channel is dedicated to programming that highlights the relationship between humans and animals. A high-definition simulcast of the channel launched September 1 2007. History On January 1 1997, Animal Planet's distribution grew as a result of Discovery Communications buying the channel space of WOR EMI Service, a national feed of New York'sNew York New York* is a state in the northeastern United States.... WWOR-TVWWOR-TV WWOR-TV, channel nine, is a television station licensed to Secaucus, New Jersey, and serving the New York City metropolitan ... that was implemented in the light of the SyndEx laws enforced by the FCCFcc FCC may refer to:* The Federal Communications Commission... . It is available throughout the United StatesUnited States The United States of America, also known as the United States, the U.S., the U.S.A., and America, is... and in over 70 countries around the world. Country-specific versions of the channel have been created in CanadaCanada Canada is the world's second-largest country by total area, occupying most of northern North America.... , IndiaIndia Summary India , officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia.... , JapanJapan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of China, Korea, and Russia, stretching from... , TaiwanTaiwan Taiwan is an island in East Asia, but the term "Taiwan" is also commonly used to collectively refer to the territories gove... and other countries. The National Aquarium in BaltimoreNational Aquarium in Baltimore The National Aquarium in Baltimore is a public aquarium located in the Inner Harbor area of Baltimore, Maryland, USA.... has an exhibit of Animal Planet Australia: Wild Extreme which opened in late 2005 in a multi-million dollar expansion. Animal Planet and the National Aquarium in Baltimore in 2004 announced a multi-year partnership which produced an original orientation film that gives Aquarium visitors background on the Australian area which inspired the new exhibit and a dedicated area inside the expansion where visitors can learn about Animal Planet's conservation efforts and other programming. The partnership also has possible future production of TV programs about the National Aquarium in Baltimore's research and exhibits. In 2006, BBC Worldwide sold its 20% interest in Animal Planet US back to Discovery Communications. The BBC maintained its 50% ownership in Animal Planet Europe, Animal Planet Asia and Animal Planet Latin America and its minority position in Animal Planet Japan and Animal Planet Canada. Genius Products has announced a U.S. distribution agreement not only with Animal Planet, but also with TLCTLC (TV channel) TLC is a cable TV network in the US and Canada, that carries a variety of informational and reality-based programming.... . Jakks Pacific has just signed a license to make Animal Planet pet products. On February 3, 2008, Animal Planet "relaunched" itself under a new image that sheds "its soft and furry side for programming and an image with more bite." As part of the relaunch, Animal Planet replaced their elephant and spinning globe logo (currently only for the flagship channel in the United States and Canada) for a starker text image that allows more flexibility in its usage. Eight new series and specials are scheduled to air in February, with the new shows aimed at reaching a more adult audience with programming designed to tap into humans' basic instincts with stories that reiterate what makes humans human. Programming Recent additions to the channel, such as Meerkat ManorFacts About Meerkat Manor Meerkat Manor is a Discovery Channel Animal Planet series shown successfully worldwide.... and Orangutan IslandOrangutan Island *Orangutan Island* is a documentary television series, in the style of the hugely successful series Meerkat Manor, that bl... , already reflect this newer focus on "predation programming" and more immersive story telling. Animal Planet hopes this new direction will help revitalize stagnating ratings, after primetime viewing in 2007 dropped 9%. Animal Planet is offering new dramas, fantasy and comedy series for the 2008-2009 season. Animal Planet HD Animal Planet HD is a high definitionHigh-definition television High-definition television is a television broadcasting system with a significantly higher than traditional formats allow.... simulcast of Animal Planet that launched September 1, 2007. It is currently available on Dish NetworkDish Network DISH Network is a direct broadcast satellite service that provides satellite television and audio programming to households ... , CoxCox Communications Cox Communications is a wholly-privately-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises providing digital cable television and telecomm... , ComcastComcast Comcast Corporation, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the largest cable company and the largest broadband Internet se... and DirecTVDirecTV DirecTV is a direct broadcast satellite service based in El Segundo, California, that transmits digital satellite television... . See also List of channels on Virgin Television List of DirecTV channelsList of DirecTV channels Below is a numerical representation of the DirecTV channel lineup.... List of Dish Network channelsList of DISH Network Channels High definition channelsShowtime HDStarz HDTV... External links Main Other