Animal Planet

Animal Planet, launched in 1996, is a cable television network dedicated to programming that highlights the relationship between animal and man. It is available throughout the United States and in over 70 countries around the world.

Among its most popular programs are:

• Animal Cops
• Animal Precinct
• The Crocodile Hunter (hosted by Steve Irwin)
• Emergency Vets
• The Jeff Corwin Experience
• ''Pet Star

The network is a media property of Discovery Communications, Inc., the parent company of other popular cable TV networks such as Discovery Channel, TLC, and the Travel Channel.