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| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Indian subcontinent |
| Headquarters | Mumbai,Maharashtra,India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Hindi English Tamil |
| Picture format | 1080iHDTV (downscaled to576i for the SD feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Warner Bros. Discovery India |
| Sister channels | SeeList of channels owned by Warner Bros. Discovery India |
| History | |
| Launched | 29 March 1999 (1999-3-29)[1][2]23 July 2014 (2014-07-23) (HD) |
| Links | |
| Website | Animal Planet India |
| Availability - Available on all major Indian DTH & Cables. | |
| Terrestrial | |
| DVB-T2 (India) | Check local frequencies |
| Streaming media | |
| Discovery+ (India) | SD & HD |
| Jio TV (India) | SD & HD |
| Amazon Prime Video (India) | SD & HD |
Animal Planet is an Indianpay television channel owned byWarner Bros. Discovery India for theIndian subcontinent, launched on 29 March 1999 as the Indian version of theoriginal American network. It is available in three languages includingHindi,English andTamil. The channel can be viewed on digital cable and satellite television in India. The channel is also available on its OTT servicesDiscovery Plus.[3]
The channel launched on 29 March 1999.[2] The launch was delayed by a few months.[4] AHindi language feed was introduced on 1 April 2008.[5][6] The High Definition version was launched on 23 July 2014 along withTLC HD.[7]
On 3 February 2008, Animal Planet underwent a major revamp in its programming and branding. The new lineup placed a larger focus on series portraying animals as "characters" in their own right, and more "aggressive" and story-based entertainment series targeting mature viewers 13–49 (such asEscape to Chimp Eden and the reality documentary seriesWhale Wars), as opposed to traditionalnature documentaries and family viewing. The network also adopted a new logo, replacing its previous "elephant and globe" emblem with a stylizedwordmark, and the new slogan "Same Planet, Different World". Network president Marjorie Kaplan explained that Animal Planet had been too "soft" and family-oriented, and that it was aiming to be "more aggressive and tapping into the instinctual nature of compelling animal content."[8][9][10]
In April 2010, Animal Planet introduced a new slogan and marketing campaign, "Surprisingly Human," as an evolution of the 2008 rebranding. The slogan reflected Animal Planet's increasing number of personality-based series following animal-related investigations and occupations, such asRiver Monsters.[11]
In April 2012, Animal Planet's entertainment-oriented direction was criticised after it broadcastMermaids: The Body Found—afictional documentary suggesting thatmermaids were real. Despite its fictitious content, the documentary was widely viewed, and a follow-up entitledMermaids: The New Evidence set an all-time ratings record for the channel.[12][13]
On 16 July 2019, a Tamil audio track was added
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Additions to the channel in the late 2000s, such asMeerkat Manor andOrangutan Island, reflected its shift toward "predation programming" and more immersive storytelling. Animal Planet intended the new direction to help revitalize stagnating ratings, after primetime viewership of the network dropped by 9% in 2007.[10] Animal Planet addedpseudo-scientific documentary, reality television, and sitcom shows to its line-up.[citation needed]
Animal Planet is also well known for thePuppy Bowl, an annual special featuring puppies at play inside anAmerican football-themed setting. The special airs on the afternoon prior to theNFL'sSuper Bowl, and was originally narrated by commentator andNFL Films narratorHarry Kalas before his death.[14]
On 29 October 2022, months after the merger ofDiscovery, Inc. andWarnerMedia into Warner Bros. Discovery, it was announced thatPit Bulls & Parolees would air its final season,[15] while other shows likeLone Star Law andLouisiana Law moved to Discovery Channel. With the exception ofPuppy Bowl XIX that aired on the network 12 February 2023,[16] the latest programming moves left Animal Planet to air reruns of the network's programming as well as other shows from other Discovery properties pre-WBD merger.
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| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Indian subcontinent |
| Headquarters | Mumbai,Maharashtra,India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Hindi English Tamil |
| Picture format | 1080iHDTV |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Warner Bros. Discovery India |
| Sister channels | SeeList of channels owned by Warner Bros. Discovery in India |
| History | |
| Launched | 23 July 2014 (2014-7-23) |
| Former names | Animal Planet HD World |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| Discovery+ (India) | SD & HD |
| Jio TV (India) | SD & HD |
Animal Planet HD (formerlyAnimal Planet HD World) is the HD time shift version of Animal Planet India operated byWarner Bros. Discovery for theIndian subcontinent, launched on 23 July 2023. The channel runs time shift to main channel. It is available in eight languages includingHindi,English,Tamil[17][18] The channel can be viewed on digital cable and satellite television in India.[19][20][21]
