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DOCUMENTARY . 1963-1987 . 26 Seasons . 30 min/ep . English . 9.3/10

Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom_

Premiering in 1963 broadcast on prime-time from 1968-1971 and airing in syndication until 1988 the Emmy Award-winning Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom was one of the longest-running and most beloved television series of all time. A pioneer of the narrative nature-documentary format the educational series followed venerable host and ecologist Marlin Perkins (later joined by Jim Fowler Peter Gros Stan Brock and Tom Allen) as he trekked to the farthest reaches of the globe to study wild animals in their natural habitats.

Created By Don Meier
Network NBC
Episodes 330
9.3/10
Rating
26
Seasons
330
Episodes
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30 min/ep
Episode
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Premiering in 1963 broadcast on prime-time from 1968-1971 and airing in syndication until 1988 the Emmy Award-winning Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom was one of the longest-running and most beloved television series of all time. A pioneer of the narrative nature-documentary format the educational series followed venerable host and ecologist Marlin Perkins (later joined by Jim Fowler Peter Gros Stan Brock and Tom Allen) as he trekked to the farthest reaches of the globe to study wild animals in their natural habitats.

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Overview
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom has 26 seasons with 330 episodes spanning 1963-1987.
Cast
Jim Fowler stars as Self in Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom.
Jim Fowler →
Rating
With a 9.3/10 rating from 3 votes, Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom is considered highly rated.
Year context
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom first aired 63 years ago in 1963.

CAST (2)

Jim Fowler
Jim Fowler
Self
Marlin Perkins
Marlin Perkins
Self

SEASONS (26 seasons, 330 episodes)

SEASON 112 eps1963+
01
Myths and Superstitions
Jan 6, 196324m
Marlin debunks many of the baseless belief about living creatures from the fish to the gorilla with his firsthand knowledge.
02
Designs for Survival
Jan 13, 196324m
The survival value of a wide range of protective devices used by wild creatures is demonstrated and investigated.
03
Capturing Wild Animals
Jan 20, 196324m
Marlin and Jim Fowler investigate trapping and capturing techniques both primitive and modern.
04
Sonar in the Wild
Jan 27, 196324m
Marlin and Jim perform experiments in a bat cave to reveal how bats maneuver in the dark without colliding. They demonstrate how the intelligent porpoise…
05
Strange Ways of the Wild
Feb 3, 196324m
Marlin and Jim set out to separate the truth from the myths and unfold many strange but true tales from the wild kingdom.
06
Cats of the World
Feb 10, 196324m
The great cats of the world, lions, tigers and jaguars are placed in an observation room and tested for their reactions to various objects.
07
Hunters of the Sky
Feb 17, 196324m
Story of how birds of prey zig-zag after their terrified, intended victims.
08
The Amazon River
Feb 24, 196324m
Mysteries of animal and native life in the Amazon River Valley.
09
Attack and Defense
Mar 3, 196324m
Close-up look at the aggressive and defensive postures assumed by all animals in their natural habitat.
10
Call of the Pribilofs
Mar 10, 196324m
The fur seal answer the call of the Pribilofs and migrate to a group of small islands in the Bering Sea.
11
Defense Against Extinction
Mar 17, 196324m
Marlin and Jim investigate unusual conservation techniques by which man is challenging the extinction of the wild kingdom.
12
Exploring the Reef
Mar 24, 196324m
A journey to the coral reefs off Bimini to take a deep-sea look at the myriad of underwater inhabitants that flourish in these warm blue…
SEASON 219 eps1963+
01
Danger: Wild Animals
Oct 20, 196324m
Marlin and Jim demonstrate how to handle dangerous animals of the zoo and the wild.
02
The Miracle of Flight
Oct 27, 196324m
An analysis of the miracle of flight from the soaring condors of the Andes to the backward-flying fairy terns of Midway.
03
Chimp Antics
Nov 3, 196324m
The famous performing chimp show at the St. Louis Zoo and a close look at its most appealing star attractions.
04
Prairie Dog Village
Nov 10, 196324m
At the base of Devils Tower near Horse Heaven Pass in Wyoming, is a wilderness city populated by the ....prairie dog.
05
The Amazon Jungle
Nov 17, 196324m
The great tropical rain forest supports life at all levels. Fowler captures the largest mammal of the Amazon Jungle.
06
Command Performance
Nov 24, 196324m
The world-famous trained animals of the St. Louis Zoo present a "command performance".
07
Puma Pass
Dec 1, 196324m
A story of the community of wildlife living in a mountain valley, reigned over by a puma who lives at the head of the pass.
08
Fact or Fallacy
Dec 15, 196324m
Marlin and Jim set out to separate fact from fallacy among many popularly held ideas about the animal kingdom.
09
Monkey Shines
Dec 22, 196324m
Marlin and Jim rate the I.Q.Õs of the gorilla, chimpanzee, baboon, orangutan, gibbon and ring-tailed monkey.
10
Queen of the Everglades
Dec 29, 196324m
Marlin and Jim take us into one of the wildest areas of the natural wild kingdom in the U.S. -- the vast Everglades.
11
Island Outposts
Jan 5, 196424m
Marlin and Jim go island-hopping around the world.
12
Strange But True
Jan 26, 196424m
Odd creatures, strange ways and hard-to-believe wonders of the wild kingdom.
13
The Kalahari
Feb 2, 196424m
Is it possible there is a place, yet untouched by the Space Age? Along with cameraman, Warren Garth, and a ranger of the South American…
14
King of Beasts
Feb 16, 196424m
Comparisons and contrasts are drawn as Marlin and Jim analyze the behavior of the lion in his natural habitat in Africa and in the zoo.
15
Survival in the Sun
Feb 23, 196424m
Even under searing temperatures of 120 degrees or more, life tenaciously takes hold in the Sonora Desert. This American Southwestern region is an arena of…
16
Crater of Gold
Mar 1, 196424m
Rivers of fire and erupting volcanoes in British East Africa have created a crater called Ngora Ngora, which shields the great herds of African wildlife…
17
Poles Apart
Mar 8, 196424m
Many animals dwell in the wild kingdom that literally are 'poles apart' in structure, habits and adaptations. In the laboratory and in the wild, Marlin…
18
Vanishing with the Wilderness
Mar 15, 196424m
What happens to the creatures living in the wilderness when their natural habitat is destroyed? Some die out...others move to a new home, and some…
19
Miracle of Motion
Mar 22, 196424m
The odd ways some animals move.
SEASON 317 eps1964+
01
Land of the Quaking Earth
Oct 18, 196424m
In the southeastern coastal plain of the United States in Georgia, there exists one of the world's truly unique jungle swamps named by the Indians…
02
Trailing the Midnight Sun
Oct 25, 196424m
Winter is night, summer is day, and you need your wits to survive in the forbidding land north of the Arctic Circle. In this story…
03
Cattail Country
Nov 1, 196424m
Marlin visits the Grand Teton Mountains in the U.S. and the wilderness north of Canada to show us the territorial fight, the rescue of a…
04
The Philmont Trail
Nov 8, 196424m
Marlin and Jim make a fascinating climb up the Philmont Trail with a troop of Explorer Scouts at the famous Boy Scout ranch near Cimarron…
05
Spotted Ghost - Part 1
Nov 15, 196424m
In the Kalahari region of southern Africa, Marlin Perkins and Jim Fowler study the life and habits of the graceful and cunning leopard by establishing…
06
Spotted Ghost - Part 2
Nov 22, 196424m
Marlin and Jim continue their investigation into the home life of the leopard.
07
Valley of the Eagles
Dec 6, 196424m
A valley in the mountain country of the western United States is the territory of the Golden Eagle, America's largest and most powerful bird of…
08
Miracle of Motion
Dec 20, 196424m
Oddities of animal motion include mammals that fly, birds that climb with their shoulders, lizards that dive and snakes that travel sideways.
09
Sahara South
Dec 27, 196424m
Join Marlin Perkins and Jim Fowler as they explore Africa's Sahara and see how its inhabitants, ranging from warthogs to lions, interact with their environment,…
10
Monarchs of the Wild
Jan 3, 196524m
In the wild kingdom each animal owns a territory...and one animal rules every habitat. A visit to each domain reveals why each is called a…
11
Tusker Territory
Jan 17, 196524m
Of all the behemoths that once roamed the earth, only the elephant is left for us to marvel about. And marvel we should for here's…
12
People that Time Forgot
Jan 31, 196524m
Marlin journeys to the far side of the earth, as he visits the people that time forgot -- the aborigines of Australia.
13
Mastermind of the Sea
Feb 14, 196524m
Marlin and Jim with experts from the Seaquarium in Miami set out to capture a porpoise and study its mysterious progress of learning -- the…
14
Animals that Time Forgot
Feb 28, 196524m
In remote corners of the wild kingdom remaining untouched by forces of change there also remain animals that span the bridge of time back into…
15
Winter Comes to Yellowstone
Mar 14, 196524m
All roads are closed, but by helicopter and snow plane Marlin and Jim travel though the park to uncover a fascinating story of animal life…
16
Strangest of All
Mar 28, 196524m
A few of the many bizarre and strange animal behaviors that abound in the wild kingdom -- the strangest of all are revealed in this…
17
Against the Clock
Apr 11, 196524m
Man loves speed and this episode answers some of the most pertinent inquiries as to what animals hold the records.
SEASON 415 eps1965+
01
South Through the Sonora
Oct 17, 196524m
Marlin and Jim travel by jeep at the hottest time of the year to the rugged Sonora Desert in Arizona on a reptile collecting expedition.
02
Bayou Backwaters
Oct 24, 196524m
Marlin and Jim journey by flat-bottomed boat into the uncharted, moss-covered silence of the Louisiana bayou country on an animal collecting trip.
03
Tale of the Fox
Nov 21, 196524m
This is the tale of the fox cub as it explores the wild kingdom for the first time in the North Woods of Wisconsin.
04
Bobcat Kingdom
Dec 5, 196524m
Marlin and Jim observe a family of bobcats in the Zion Canyon area in the Utah wilderness.
05
Mysteries of the Wild
Dec 12, 196524m
Many mysteries of the wild present a challenge to seek the answer. In this episode Jim Fowler brings to the viewer some of the most…
06
Chacma Country - Part 1
Jan 2, 196624m
Marlin and Jim visit South Africa to study and photograph the chacma baboons in their natural environment and to conduct some fascinating experiments.
07
Chacma Country - Part 2
Jan 9, 196624m
The chacma baboon has many homes. Marlin and Jim explore all of 'chacma country' from the lush coastal areas to the semi-desert interiors of South…
08
In Search of a Whale
Jan 16, 196624m
Marlin and Jim spend weeks traversing the Southern California Coast in search of a whale.
09
Killers of the Rupununi
Feb 13, 196624m
Deep in the interior of British Guiana roam the big cats of South America...the jaguar, cougar, margay, ocelot and the jaguarundi. Marlin and Jim journey…
10
Okavango
Feb 27, 196624m
The Okavango, a vast area of swamp and sand is a haven for many animals of Africa. Marlin and Jim explore this luxuriant oasis that's…
11
Challenge to Survival
Mar 6, 196624m
As civilization moves step by step into the wild kingdom, all forms of wildlife are forced to retreat until in many cases their survival is…
12
Land of Shadows
Mar 13, 196624m
Deep in the forest of South America Marlin and Jim journey through this twilight world to observe the many strange and beautiful creatures that inhabit…
13
Winter in the Wild Kingdom
Mar 20, 196624m
Bulldogging elk from helicopters in the snow-covered Colorado mountains highlights a trip to the wild kingdom in winter.
14
Lair of the Tiger
Apr 3, 196624m
In the Sariska jungle in Rajasthan, northern India, a family of Bengal tigers have established their home. Marlin journeys to this distant land to observe…
15
Adelie of Antarctica
Apr 10, 196624m
Life story of the penguin and hazards it faces in the land of perpetual ice and snow.
SEASON 514 eps1966+
01
The Tigers of Sariska
Nov 13, 196624m
Marlin goes unarmed deep into the jungles of India to film the adventures of a full-grown Bengal tigress and her two young cubs.
02
Voyage to Raza
Nov 27, 196624m
Travel with Marlin and his band of adventurers as they explore the Gulf of California, the last great unexplored marine paradise in the Western hemisphere,…
03
Chincoteague Roundup
Dec 4, 196624m
There's a legend that during the 16th century, Spanish ponies from a sinking galleon swam ashore to the island of Assateague, Virginia. Today, once a…
04
The Lions of Gir Forest
Dec 18, 196624m
Marlin travels to Gir Forest in India in search of the king of beasts...the lion.
05
Land of the Falcon
Jan 1, 196724m
Marlin and Jim visit the mountain prairies of Wyoming where falcons, eagles and hawks rule the air.
06
Bears of the High Country
Jan 22, 196724m
Marlin and Jim follow a pair of black bear cubs in Yellowstone National Park; track a large black bear to tag for future reference.
07
Bundu Rescue
Jan 29, 196724m
Marlin and Jim go on a thrilling adventure in South Africa to catch lions, hippos and elephants for scientific and conservation purposes.
08
Raccoon Valley
Feb 19, 196724m
With Marlin and Jim you follow the raccoon family in their adventures in a remote valley amid the scenic splendor of southern Utah.
09
Where the Crocodile is King
Feb 26, 196724m
To Marlin and Jim, Africa's waters mean the chance to film the most exciting dramas and most unusual animals ever captured by the camera. Crocodiles…
10
El Tigre
Mar 12, 196724m
In the hostile mountains and deserts of Mexico roams one of the world's most beautiful and dangerous cats El Tigre the jaguar. Marlin and Jim…
11
Survival of the Wild
Mar 19, 196724m
Marlin and Jim journey to every corner of the globe to capture and tag wild animals to be studied and for conservation purposes. Some are…
12
Expedition Geronimo
Mar 26, 196724m
Marlin, Jim and the crew of Marineland of the Pacific's capture ship "Geronimo " sail the seas in search of the strangest underwater creatures, and…
13
Swampwater Safari
Apr 9, 196724m
Death stalks the Florida Everglades. Not swift death by predators but a slow, agonizing death caused by drought and floods. Marlin and Jim visit the…
14
Exploring Jaguar Country
Apr 16, 196724m
Marlin and Jim journey to the high country of northern Mexico to explore the hills where the jaguar roams.
SEASON 617 eps1968+
01
To Catch a Giraffe
Jan 7, 196824m
Marlin and Jim journey to Rhodesia to join in a game relocation project with the rangers of Wankie National Park, a game preserve where all…
02
Giants of Dadanawa
Jan 14, 196824m
Because of its inaccessibility to man and its climate, the So. American jungles encourage the growth of its animal life. Marlin and Stan Brock go…
03
Strange Partnership
Jan 28, 196824m
Throughout the wild kingdom there are many examples of animal cooperation, and one of the most remarkable takes place in a picturesque little valley in…
04
Tuskers Below
Feb 4, 196824m
Marlin and Jim journey to Kruger National Park in the Republic of South Africa to join the rangers there in an exciting wild elephant capture.
05
Dive to Adventure
Feb 11, 196824m
Marlin and Jim journey to the blue waters of the Bahamas to take part in a collecting expedition for the Miami Seaquarium. Almost the entire…
06
Cheetah Country
Feb 18, 196824m
Four fuzzy kittens tumble out of their den; they're baby cheetahs taking those first uncertain steps into a dangerous world. The rugged bush country of…
07
Roundup on the Rupunini
Feb 25, 196824m
Marlin travels to Guyana to join Stan Brock in a cattle drive. Soon they are aware of a jaguar marauding the herd. There is only…
08
Cougar Mountain
Mar 3, 196824m
High in the Rocky Mountains a puma and here three cubs end their first summer together. Soon snow falls and the animals begin their annual…
09
Beneath Kilimanjaro
Mar 10, 196824m
Beneath Kilimanjaro lies the Amboseli Game Reserve, last refuge for the remnants of the great cattle and wild animal herds that once roamed east Africa.…
10
Leopards of Sawai Madjopur
Mar 17, 196824m
Rajastan India lies in an ancient, deserted castle. This is the story of a family of leopards who now occupy this castle.
11
Arctic Adventure
Mar 24, 196824m
A trip to the top of the world above the Arctic Circle, north of Hudson Bay for a polar bear hunt and a walrus capture.
12
Spotted Lightning
Apr 7, 196824m
A mother cheetah leads her playful cubs over the vast Rhodesian veldt teaching them the ways of defense and hunting.
13
Islands of the Sea
Apr 28, 196824m
Marlin and Jim journey to remote Pacific islands to see three of the most fascinating of the pinnipeds, animals with finned feet, the California sea…
14
The Day the Grizzly Disappears
May 12, 196824m
Bears read signs! They read the signs signaling the beginning of winter and within twenty-four hours of first warning, all bears have disappeared into their…
15
In Search of a Porpoise
May 19, 196824m
Marlin and his crew sail the waters of the California coast in search of the porpoise of the Pacific.
16
The Lost World of Angel Falls
May 26, 196824m
Marlin and Stan fly into the remote interior of Venezuela to a jutting plateau whose sheer cliff echoes the perpetual thunder of Angel Falls. It…
17
Exploring the Llanos
Jun 9, 196824m
In South America there are fresh water porpoises living inland in the rivers and streams. During the dry season, as the rivers recede, these porpoises…
SEASON 712 eps1969+
01
Hippo
Jan 5, 196924m
Marlin, Jim and Stan journey to Kruger National Park in South Africa to go after one of the most difficult to capture of all the…
02
To Rope a Grizzly
Jan 12, 196924m
Marlin and Stan are invited to help capture one of the most feared animals on four legs -- a livestock marauding grizzly. They plan to…
03
Sea Lion No. 7
Jan 19, 196924m
Far out in the Pacific Ocean lies a tiny island. Once every year, these barren rocks explode with life as Steller sea lions come ashore…
04
Land of the Condor
Jan 26, 196924m
High over the mountains of Peru spirals a giant of the skies: the Andean condor. Jim and Marlin join an expedition to catch the giant…
05
Return of the Salmon
Feb 2, 196924m
In the chill, glacier-fed streams of Alaska sockeye salmon are born, and follow the current to the sea. After two or three great annual circuits…
06
In Search of the Giant Armadillo
Feb 16, 196924m
Marlin and Stan journey to Guyana, South America in search of one of the world's rarest wild animals, the giant armadillo.
07
Tuskers Below
Feb 23, 196924m
To study their habits, Marlin Perkins lives with a herd of elephants.
08
Experiment at Doddieburn
Mar 2, 196924m
Marlin visits the Dobbieburn Ranch to find out if the techniques of cattle ranching can be used to domesticate the wild animals of Africa.
09
Chase by Copter
Mar 16, 196924m
Marlin and Jim take to the air in a helicopter for two thrilling hunts over Canada...one in search of a giant moose and then in…
10
Lion Country
Mar 23, 196924m
Probably the greatest of the great cats is the king of beasts, the African lion. Roaming the open savannas, its roar is a threat to…
11
The Unwanted Cougar
Apr 13, 196924m
In the courgar's northernmost range, the Rock Mountains of British Columbia, a mother courgar roams with her yearling cub; until the new litter comes along.…
12
Year of the Otter
May 4, 196924m
In a small Wisconsin lake, two otters are born. We follow the appealing animals through the first year of their lives.
SEASON 811 eps1969+
01
Operation Rescue - Part 1
Sep 14, 196924m
When the Guri Dam was built on the Caroni River in the wilderness of eastern Venezuela, it created a huge lake that flooded 500 square…
02
Operation Rescue - Part 2
Sep 21, 196924m
In this second part, Marlin, Jim and Stan continue their work of testing animal capture systems as part of a follow-up team checking islands for…
03
Summer of the Badger
Oct 12, 196924m
Set in the scenic country of the American west, this story follows two badger cubs from their birth in a prairie den.
04
Wildfire - Part 1
Nov 23, 196924m
A forest fire raging out of control greets Marlin and Stan as they fly with the Forest Services smoke jumpers in western Montana. They study…
05
Wildfire - Part 2
Nov 30, 196924m
After days of steady winds, the wildfire has spread. Now Marlin and Stan trade their passive role of observation and attempt to save threatened animals.
06
Experiment on the Ocean Floor
Jan 4, 197024m
A porpoise captured and taken to Sea Life Park near Honolulu, Hawaii was trained in the hope that it would be a valuable partner in…
07
Wolf Pack
Jan 11, 197024m
At a den in the Canadian Rockies, timberwolf pups begin life depending on their mother for protection and nourishment. She in turn depends on the…
08
Voyage of the Golden Dolphin
Jan 18, 197024m
Marlin and Stan join a capture team when they set sail aboard the collection ship the Golden Dolphin. Their expedition takes them to Guadalupe Island,…
09
Rulers of the Kalahari
Jan 25, 197024m
The Kalahari is a stark, barren desert of blowing sand and scattered brush. In this parched land live three great hunters: cheetah, lion and the…
10
Trailing the Desert Outlaw
Feb 8, 197024m
When a wild animal abandons its natural prey and begins raiding domestic livestock, it must be killed or captured. When the animal is an African…
11
Mound of the Mongoose
Feb 22, 197024m
There is a place in Rhodesia where grassland and bush country join near a rocky outcropping. It is a crossroad of wildlife, with a marker…
SEASON 913 eps1970+
01
Challenge of the Cheetah - Part 1
Sep 13, 197024m
Marlin and Stan are in Botswana in southern Africa catching wild cheetahs as part of a conservation project conducted by the University of Pretoria and…
02
Challenge of the Cheetah - Part 2
Sep 20, 197024m
Two of the big cats captured in Part I are transported to a compound near Kruger and fitted with identification collars and radio transmitters to…
03
Netting a Jaguar
Oct 11, 197024m
Marlin and Stan help capture and relocate a jaguar that threatens livestock.
04
Chase of the Caribou
Nov 1, 197024m
Marlin and Stan have captured wild animals in just about every way possible but perhaps the most unusual capture of all takes place in the…
05
Day at Bobcat Bayou
Nov 22, 197024m
At a bayou in the northern part of Florida, a young bobcat awakens after sunrise and emerges from his den to begin his hunt.
06
M'Bogo Safari
Dec 20, 197024m
Marlin and Stan challenges the buffalo, "M'Bogo" as the natives call him, as they take part in an unusual research project.
07
The Secret of Rock Ridge
Jan 3, 197124m
On a high mountain ridge in the Canadian Rockies we witness the confrontation as predator and prey meet at Rock Ridge.
08
Lions Under the Net
Jan 17, 197124m
Marlin and Stan plan to join rangers in Rhodesia in using the new system, the cannon net, in capturing lions.
09
Voyage to the Great Barrier Reef
Jan 31, 197124m
Marlin and Tom Allen join a voyage planned by Marineland of Australia to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's natural wonders.
10
Exploring the Great Barrier Reef
Feb 7, 197124m
Marlin and Tom Allen explore a giant coral head that juts up from the ocean floor. It is a center of underwater life.
11
Roundup on the Outback
Feb 21, 197124m
Marlin and Stan travel to Goodparla in Australia to take part in a roundup of water buffalo.
12
Trail of the Moose
Mar 14, 197124m
The Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge, northwestern Minnesota, is ideal moose country. Marlin and Stan undertake a study of these big animals.
13
Return of the Sea Cows
Mar 21, 197124m
As the sea cows leave the ocean and swim up the Crystal River in Florida to their breeding grounds, Marlin and Jim help rescue the…
SEASON 1012 eps1971+
01
A Day in the Gum Tree Forest
Sep 12, 197124m
In the eucalyptus trees of Australia, the wooly and lovable koala bear spends his entire life totally dependent on it.
02
Winter Comes to Cougar Country
Oct 17, 197124m
We follow several cougar yearlings striving to survive the harsh winter in the mountains and escaping the principle predators of this high country.
03
Elephant Shikar
Dec 5, 197124m
This film shows the Indian elephant at work in the teak forests, moving heavy logs more efficiently and with less ecological damage than any machine.
04
Trails of Saguaro Springs
Dec 12, 197124m
Faint trails lead from the parched, forbidding Sonora Desert, to a small spot of moisture, a seep where underground water comes to the surface in…
05
Tiger Capture
Jan 30, 197224m
In this show we will see the capture and translocation of one Bengal tiger whose hunting territory has been so reduced by the encroachment of…
06
Fox Forest
Feb 6, 197224m
A pair of foxes establish their home in particular forest and the filming follows the inter-relationship of this family with all the other creatures of…
07
Experiment of the Bushman
Feb 20, 197224m
The Bushmen of southwest Africa are excellent trackers and huntsmen. This film shows how they imitate the ostrich.
08
Voyage to the Coral Sea
Feb 27, 197224m
The crew of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom completes the voyage to the coral sea where visibility is unlimited and sharks and sea snakes thrive…
09
Camels of the Desert Outback
Mar 5, 197224m
The camel in its wild state, the feral ostrich, kangaroos, dingos and other native wildlife all are pursued in the desert outback of Australia for…
10
Zebra Roundup
Mar 12, 197224m
Scientific staff of the Kruger National Park in South Africa relocate a heard of zebras to a new area.
11
Why Conservation?
Mar 19, 197224m
An effort to demonstrate the real need for wildlife management activities including capture and advances made in the field of conservation.
12
The Polar Bears of Churchill
Apr 9, 197224m
Twenty-five polar bears, a threat to a civilized community and facing possible extinction, are being captured and moved 25 miles further north, thus ensuring their…
SEASON 1112 eps1972+
01
Under the Northern Ice
Sep 17, 197224m
Marlin and Tom Allen continue intensive studies with Canadian experts both on the surface and under frigid waters of the adult seals as they swim…
02
World of the Shark
Oct 15, 197224m
Marlin and Tom Allen join scientists doing shark research in an undersea laboratory in the Bahamian waters.
03
Trails of the Big Cats
Oct 29, 197224m
The cheetah, leopard and lion, ever watchful of each other, are forced to share the same water hole during the dry season in Africa.
04
Land of the Kangaroo
Nov 12, 197224m
We watch the exciting Australian gray kangaroo in the lofty eucalyptus forest along with the giant emus, smaller fowl, dingo, lizards and pythons all strange…
05
Coral Sea Night Dive
Dec 3, 197224m
Marlin and Tom Allen join an Australian curator on an expedition to capture the most venomous snake in the world at night beneath the Great…
06
Day at Otter Hammock
Dec 17, 197224m
This hammock of the Florida Everglades is a small island of dry ground surrounded by boggy marshland which provides refuge and habitat for a multitude…
07
Migration of the Caribou
Jan 7, 197324m
Marlin observes the great migrating herd of caribou being urged northward on a migratory cycle of life while scientists tag the animals as they swim…
08
King of the Kopje
Jan 28, 197324m
An African leopard maintains its domain in and around a kopje, which is a rocky outcropping providing the habitation for many smaller animals.
09
Flamingos of Lake Nakuru
Feb 11, 197324m
Marlin joins Dr. Philip Kahl, ornithologist, in Kenya's great Rift Valley for close observations of bird life, particularly the incredibly numerous populations of the greater…
10
World of the Pinnipeds
Feb 25, 197324m
Seals occupying the Pacific Coastal Northwest including the largest of all pinnipeds, the enormous elephant seal, are under observation by Marlin and Tom Allen.
11
Land of the Giant Dragon
Mar 11, 197324m
The largest land lizard in the world, the komodo dragon is found only on four small Indonesian Islands where we find Marlin in close study…
12
Macaques of Japan
Mar 25, 197324m
A careful scientific study of a unique species of monkey who lives under conditions of climate more harsh than those endured by any other primate…
SEASON 1212 eps1973+
01
World of the Sea Otter
Sep 16, 197324m
The habits of the sea otter in water habitat of coastal waters from California to Alaska are observed.
02
Search for the Angel Shark
Oct 7, 197324m
Divers using special underwater propulsion devices move the search of the seldom seen angel shark with Marlin operating from a Marineland laboratory ship over head…
03
Voyage to the Isles of Enchantment - Part 1
Oct 28, 197324m
Marlin and crew show you the wide variety of interesting animal life living on the Galapagos Islands lying 600 miles west of the coast of…
04
Voyage to the Isles of Enchantment - Part 2
Nov 18, 197324m
Marlin continues exploration by going underwater around the Galapagos observing the sea lions, crabs, marine iguanas, some shark and octopus specimens.
05
Adventure Above the Arctic Circle
Dec 9, 197324m
Marlin and scientist companion travel to Canada's Melville Island in the Artic Ocean to study musk oxen and Perry caribou by using helicopters and small…
06
Coyote Country
Dec 30, 197324m
Filmed in the western United States, this species story is told without humans, of the coyote, its habits and life history.
07
Swans of Red Rock Lake - Part 1
Jan 27, 197424m
Filmed on location at Red Rock Lakes in Montana, this first program depicts beautiful trumpeter swans wintering on the lake and the observance and study…
08
Swans of Red Rock Lake - Part 2
Feb 3, 197424m
This is the conclusion of the story of efforts being made to save the almost extinct trumpeter swans in Montana by stepping up winter feeding…
09
World of the Black Maned Lion
Feb 17, 197424m
Marlin Perkins travels to Rhodesia, Africa to make a behavioral study of the black-maned lion.
10
Operation Quick Find
Feb 24, 197424m
Marlin joins U.S. scientists in witnessing the training of sea lions, pilot whales and killer whales in doing emergency location work at great depths in…
11
Eagle Island
Mar 10, 197424m
Marlin's crew treks to beautiful Okavango Swamp in Botswana, Africa to observe the graceful superb black and white fish eagles which reside there, their habits…
12
Chase of the Onager
Mar 24, 197424m
This is an exciting story of the capture of rare Persian Onager, the wild donkey of Iran with Marlin and his group using aircraft and…
SEASON 1312 eps1974+
01
Birds of Bharatpur
Sep 15, 197424m
The government of India invited Marlin and a fellow ornithologist to explore the bird habitat of the forest of Bharatpur, Rajasthan.
02
Brink of Extinction
Oct 6, 197424m
On locale in the Peruvian Andes near an altitude of 14,000 feet Marlin and fellow scientists seek and study the endangered vicuna.
03
Land of the Coati-Mundi
Nov 3, 197424m
A troop of the coati-mundi living in the mountains adjacent to the Sonora Desert of Arizona are under observation and narration from our guide as…
04
Call of the Whale - Part 1
Dec 1, 197424m
Marlin and crew journey into the Caribbean near the Virgin Islands to study the endangered humpback whale.
05
Call of the Whale - Part 2
Dec 8, 197424m
The second part of the humpback whale story takes place near the Silver Navida Banks where the whales come to bear the young and the…
06
Operation Rhino
Dec 29, 197424m
From the Natal National Parks of South Africa, Marlin participates in relocating large animals.
07
Dance of the Grebe - Part 1
Jan 5, 197524m
From the Delta Waterfowl Marsh near Canada's Lake Manitoba, Marlin presents an in-depth study of this unusual bird as witnessed from specially built blinds that…
08
Dance of the Grebe - Part 2
Jan 12, 197524m
Part II continues with more fascinating looks at the grebe's unusual behavior. From the Delta Waterfowl Marsh near Canada's Lake Manitoba, Marlin presents an in-depth…
09
Buffaloes of Botswana
Feb 16, 197524m
U.S. Peace Corps biologist volunteers help in South African Republic of Botswana fight the dreaded hoof and mouth disease threatening cattle, under the assistance of…
10
Land of the Dingo
Mar 23, 197524m
A study of the life and activities of the Australian dingo and its relationship with other animals of the same habitat.
11
The Island that Time Forgot
Apr 6, 197524m
We're taken on a tour of a remote little island off the Southern Coast of Australia in the Furneaux Group of Bass Strait.
12
Exploring the Falklands
May 4, 197524m
Marlin journeys by boat to the cluster of islands off the Southern Coast of South America.
SEASON 1412 eps1975+
01
Return of the Pine Marten
Sep 14, 197524m
Captured in Canada and released in the Nicolet Forest of Wisconsin, the marten are observed and studied to insure their survival.
02
Bighorn Sheep
Oct 19, 197524m
Marlin visits a small mountain island in the middle of Flathead Lake in southern Montana ... the home of a large herd of bighorn sheep.
03
The Pond at Broken Branch
Nov 16, 197524m
An ecological study of a mountain valley in Canada shows the dramatic story of the inter-relationship of the animals in their natural habitat.
04
Elk of the Montana Rockies
Dec 7, 197524m
Marlin observes the study in operation during both winter and summer to learn what happens to elk of the Montana Rockies when forests are cut…
05
Musk Oxen at Nunivak
Dec 28, 197524m
Eskimos capture huge wild musk oxen and transfer them to Wrangel Island, USSR.
06
Baboons of Tanzania
Jan 11, 197624m
Marlin has been invited by the Tanzanian government to observe the baboons in the National Parks of Ruaha and Mikumi in southeast Africa.
07
The Flamingos Return to Rezaiyeh
Jan 18, 197624m
Lake Rezaiyeh in northwestern Iran is the nesting territory of the greater flamingo. Marlin participates in research of the mysteries concerning this bird.
08
Wild Dogs of the Desert
Feb 8, 197624m
Marlin Perkins joins a husband-wife scientific team in Tanzania, east Africa to observe their continuing five-year research into the life of the wild dog.
09
To Rope a Shark
Feb 15, 197624m
Marlin joins men of Marineland of Australia to rope a large nurse shark.
10
Land of the Ostrich
Feb 29, 197624m
In the northern part of South Africa, the life and habits of the ostrich is observed.
11
America's Wildlife Heritage
Mar 21, 197624m
Commemorating the bicentennial year, this program tells the story of man's first settlement on our Eastern Coast and the animals he saw.
12
The Return of Botswana's Boteti River
Mar 28, 197624m
For 20 years the Boteti River in northern Botswana has not flowed. What was once an expansive and prolific body of water gradually dried up,…
SEASON 1512 eps1976+
01
Snake River Birds of Prey - Part 1
Sep 12, 197624m
Along the Snake River in southwestern Idaho is the world's largest concentration of golden eagles and Prairie falcons. Marlin participates in the research and observations.
02
Snake River Birds of Prey - Part 2
Sep 19, 197624m
Again Marlin participates in the study of the golden eagle as it nests in the canyon cliffs and hunts for food in the plateaus.
03
Wild Shores of Patagonia
Oct 17, 197624m
Marlin and Dick Denney observe the wildlife along the shores of Argentina's Patagonia.
04
Land at River's End
Nov 7, 197624m
The U.S. Forest Service in Alaska and Dick Denney attempt to discover if the dusky Canada goose might be in jeopardy because of an earthquake,…
05
Day of the Lynx
Nov 21, 197624m
Filmed in the Canadian Rockies this is a species story dealing with a day in the life of a Canada lynx.
06
Realm of the Rhea
Dec 19, 197624m
Dick Denney and Dr. Bruning of the New York Zoological Society, "walk across the Pampas" and observe some of Argentina's most interesting bird life.
07
World of the Lapps - Part 1
Jan 2, 197724m
Part I shows the Norwegian natives and how they raise, herd and use their reindeer, which is the basis of their economy.
08
World of the Lapps - Part 2
Jan 9, 197724m
Part II concludes on how the Norwegian natives and how they raise, herd and use their reindeer, which is the basis of their economy.
09
Bear Cubs of Painted Canyon
Jan 16, 197724m
This is a look at the life of the wolf and the bobcat raising their families in the mountains of the Monti-LaSal National Forest located…
10
Chimpanzees of Tanzania
Feb 13, 197724m
Marlin journeys to Tanzania to observe primate research being conducted among the chimpanzees that live near the shores of vast Lake Tanganyika.
11
Exploring the Leewards
Feb 27, 197724m
Marlin travels to the Hawaiian Archipelago, Leeward Islands, to observe the activities of the sea birds, which live there.
12
Wild Dogs of the Serengeti
Mar 20, 197724m
Marlin Perkins joins a husband-wife scientific team in Tanzania, east Africa to observe their continuing five-year research into the life of the wild dog.
SEASON 1613 eps1977+
01
The Cheetahs Shall Survive
Sep 18, 197724m
The beautiful cheetah is still being killed illegally for its highly prized coat and on the verge of extinction. Marlin Perkins joins in a search…
02
Land of the Ibex
Oct 2, 197724m
Marlin joins a scientific team in the remote Elburz Mountain region of northern Iran to study the habitat of the elusive Iranian ibex.
03
A Day with the Sandhill Cranes
Oct 16, 197724m
Marlin observes the cranes during the spring migration on one small area of the Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska.
04
Tracking Polar Bears by Satellite
Nov 13, 197724m
Wild Kingdom attempts to determine the habitat needs of the polar bear in an area where development of oil and natural gas resources may interfere…
05
Saltwater Crocs of Australia
Nov 20, 197724m
Marlin joins a biologist on a boat moving up the coastal rivers of northern Australia to observe the saltwater crocodiles, which live there.
06
Where the Winds are Born
Dec 25, 197724m
Marlin joins Dr. Ted Bank, II, in an underwater adventure searching the ancient undersea beaches of the Bering Sea land bridges of prehistoric times looking…
07
Sea Snakes of the Swains
Jan 8, 197824m
The most venomous vertebrate animals on earth - the sea snakes - are studied in this exciting research undertaken by Dr. Harold Heatwole, American herpetologist.
08
Gorillas of the Mountains - Part 1
Feb 5, 197824m
09
Gorillas of the Mountains - Part 2
Feb 12, 197824m
10
Girl Scouting in the Wild Kingdom
Feb 19, 197824m
Offers a rare insight to the different wildlife projects that have been undertaken by the modern Girl Scout.
11
Elephants of Amboseli
Mar 19, 197824m
Efforts to save the African elephant from extinction near Mount Kilimanjaro.
12
The Sharks of Polynesia
Mar 26, 197824m
Dr. Nelson, an expert on the behavior of sharks and marine mammals, researches on Eniwetok Island.
13
Prairie Spring
Apr 30, 197824m
Concentrating on the appearance of young animals in the spring, this episode looks in on a fascinating array of wildlife near Custer Park in South…
SEASON 1711 eps1978+
01
Moose Airlift
Sep 17, 197824m
Moose are extinct in Colorado. This show takes place in the mountains of Utah airlifting moose out of the mountains transporting them to Colorado.
02
Shark Pack of Enewetak
Oct 8, 197824m
Marlin joins Dr. Nelson to attempt to determine what causes sharks to attack.
03
First Winter of the Bobcat
Nov 5, 197824m
This is a species story in which human beings are not involved. It is of a young bobcat facing his first winter on his own…
04
Women in the Wild Kingdom
Nov 19, 197824m
A special wildlife report on outstanding conservation research being done by three women in the wild kingdom.
05
The Remarkable Farallons
Dec 24, 197824m
Marlin documents this special research project done by Harriet Huber monitoring the drama of the territorial fights of the stellar sea lion bulls during the…
06
Wildlife's Last Chance
Dec 31, 197824m
Perhaps the only way to save certain endangered animals from extinction is through the use of zoos and wild animal parks. This question is examined…
07
Return of the Falcon
Jan 28, 197924m
The Peregrine Falcon is returned to areas where they have become extinct.
08
Wildlife Rancher
Feb 4, 197924m
A special report on work being done by David Hopcraft, wildlife rancher in an effort to save the wildlife of east Africa.
09
Expedition Seaquarium
Feb 11, 197924m
Marlin and Dr. Tom Hobson observe predatory and prey fish, and the sleeping sharks of Andros.
10
Predators of the Mara
Mar 4, 197924m
Totally devoid of people and concentrating on ecology, this program takes a close look at the predatory animals, which live on the Mara of the…
11
Dilemma at Horicon
Mar 18, 197924m
Horicon Marsh, a Canada Goose refuge is too successful. Too many birds show up and depredate the crops of the farmers. Marlin observes the research…
SEASON 1814 eps1979+
01
Galana Experiment
Sep 23, 197924m
Marlin travels to Africa, Galana Ranch, to observe the roundup of wild herd animals: eland, oryx, buffalo.
02
Desert Bighorns of Gypsum Canyon
Sep 30, 197924m
Marlin helps dart Bighorn Sheep from a helicopter along the Colorado River in the effort to transfer the sheep to the Henry Mountains on the…
03
Desert Spring
Oct 14, 197924m
Only once in 10 years does America's southwest Sonora Desert bloom spectacularly. The desert bursts into radiant color and the animals that live there do…
04
Woodland Caribou of Newfoundland
Nov 18, 197924m
Perkins takes part in a research project in Newfoundland engaged in placing radio telemetry collars on the large male Woodland Caribou for observation purposes.
05
Monkeys of Sri Lanka
Nov 25, 197924m
Marlin Perkins travels for the first time to Sri Lanka to study the behavior of rare and unusual monkeys
06
Vervets of Amboseli
Dec 30, 197924m
Marlin introduces Phyllis Lee who has been researching the behavior of one of the primates of Kenya, the Vervet monkey.
07
Return of the Puffin
Jan 6, 198024m
On Great Island, St. Johns Newfoundland, Marlin and researchers will collect 100 puffin chicks from their burrow to be flown to Maine and placed in…
08
Chimps of Gambia - Part 1
Feb 3, 198024m
Story of a chimp named Lucy who was the first of her species to communicate with human through use of sign language raised here in…
09
Chimps of Gambia - Part 2
Feb 10, 198024m
Part II continues the story of a chimp named Lucy who was the first of her species to communicate with human through use of sign…
10
Wonderful Ways of the Wild
Feb 17, 198024m
Marlin highlights close calls and high adventure throughout his career.
11
Hunters of the Miti Miwili
Mar 2, 198024m
"Miti Miwili" means "Two Trees" in Swahili language. This episode is a penetrating look at the balance of nature on the African plains; a species…
12
Nuclear Research in the Wild Kingdom
Mar 23, 198024m
Perkins visits the first National Environmental Research Park near Akin, South Carolina to observe studies being conducted to help answer questions about man's impact on…
13
Land of the Birds of Paradise
Mar 30, 198024m
Perkins joins a research team from the New York Zoological Society for a journey to the Baiyer River Sanctuary in New Guinea to photograph the…
14
The Secret Lives Of Puffins
Apr 6, 198024m
Puffins are full of character and are loved by people across the globe. But many aspects of their lives remain unknown and they have rarely…
SEASON 1912 eps1980+
01
Where the Deer and Antelope Roam
Oct 12, 198024m
Perkins joins officials of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Wyoming where research is being done on what effect exploitation of mining resources might…
02
Lions of Musiara Marsh
Oct 19, 198024m
Tells the story of a pride of lions living in one of the limited areas of permanent water on the Mara Plains of Kenya, east…
03
Return to the Galapagos - Part 1
Nov 23, 198024m
Seven years later, Marlin returns to the Galapagos Islands in order to reflect on what changes, if any, have occurred. Is wildlife increasing, remaining constant…
04
Return to the Galapagos - Part 2
Nov 30, 198024m
The conclusion to Marlin's return to the Galapagos Islands in order to reflect on what changes, if any, have occurred. Is wildlife increasing, remaining constant…
05
Crocodiles of Papua New Guinea
Dec 21, 198024m
Setting takes place in the western providence of Papua New Guinea at Lake Murray where research takes place of the salt and fresh water crocodiles.
06
Sleeping Bears of Kawishiwi
Dec 28, 198024m
07
Bobcats of Zion Canyon
Jan 4, 198124m
This show does not involve human beings at all but gives a close look at the intimate family life of some bobcats, which live on…
08
Lechwe of Kafue Flats
Feb 1, 198124m
Wild Kingdom journeys to do research for the first time to the central African country of Zambia where one of the largest remaining herds of…
09
To Save a Condor
Feb 15, 198124m
Marlin Perkins travels to the Peruvian coast to observe the movements of the giant and majestic Andean condor.
10
Luengwa Valley - Last Home of the Elephant
Mar 15, 198124m
Perkins journeys to the Luangwa River in Zambia, Central Africa, to observe the African elephants and other wildlife.
11
Rhino Rescue
Mar 22, 198124m
Marlin Perkins joins an animal trapper and vet in Kenya, east Africa in an effort to locate, immobilize and relocate these large rhinos to save…
12
Before the Storms of Winter
Mar 29, 198124m
Set in the mountains of Wyoming showing how the animals prepare for winter.
SEASON 2011 eps1981+
01
Tracking Army Bobcats
Sep 13, 198124m
This research project by the U.S. Army is centered around Fort Carson, Colorado. Bobcats are captured through the use of dogs and horse and then…
02
The Changing World of the Oxbows
Oct 4, 198124m
Setting takes place in the African country of Zambia and shows how Oxbow Lagoons are formed by the meanderings of the Luangwa River covering three…
03
Cougar Family
Oct 18, 198124m
This episode will film the adventures of puma kittens from their birth in the Uinta Mountains of Utah until they are weaned from their mother.
04
Valley of the Beavers - Part 1
Nov 8, 198124m
In "Valley of the Beavers, Part I," the journey begins in the mesmerizing landscapes of North America, where the intricate lives of beavers and their…
05
Valley of the Beavers - Part 2
Nov 15, 198124m
In "Valley of the Beavers, Part II," the journey continues in the mesmerizing landscapes of North America, where the intricate lives of beavers and their…
06
Operation Genesis - Part 1
Dec 27, 198124m
When the Guri Dam was built on the Caroni River in the wilderness of eastern Venezuela, it created a huge lake that flooded 500 square…
07
Operation Genesis - Part 2
Jan 3, 198224m
The conclusion of Operation Genesis. When the Guri Dam was built on the Caroni River in the wilderness of eastern Venezuela, it created a huge…
08
Lemurs of Madagascar
Jan 31, 198224m
The lemurs evolved in many forms and colors in the antiquity of time and then stopped, but they still prevail. Madagascar has been called the…
09
Hammerhead Sharks of the Sea of Cortez
Feb 14, 198224m
Baja, California is the setting for study of the Hammerhead Sharks and other marine life including a 20-foot whale shark. An underwater ballet is performed…
10
The Unexplored Gran Chaco
Mar 14, 198224m
Marlin observes a project that identifies and inventories animals in Gran Chaco National Park in Paraguay.
11
White Ghosts of the Forest
Mar 21, 198224m
Marlin visits the primitive white lemur that live in Madagascar.
SEASON 2112 eps1982+
01
To Save the Moose Calves
Sep 26, 198224m
Filmed in Canada in spring when the majestic moose of Saskatchewan are calving. Jim Fowler joins the Canadian conservation officers in a research project in…
02
Women in the African Wild
Oct 10, 198224m
Two young women are doing research work in Africa, one studying the sable antelope and the other studying the vervet monkeys in Kenya.
03
When the Squid Return
Oct 24, 198224m
Each year the squid return to an area in the Pacific Ocean off California coast to mate and deposit their eggs. This attracts sharks, which…
04
World of the Bleeding-Heart Baboon
Oct 31, 198224m
In his first visit to Ethiopia, Marlin Perkins explores the "World of the Bleeding Heart Baboon." The Gelada gets its nickname from its red chest.
05
Where Men Walk with Moose
Dec 19, 198224m
Helicopters take Marlin and a capture team into one of the most inaccessible areas of Canada, the Cumberland Delta in Saskatchewan where a moose is…
06
New Zealand Deer Lift - Part 1
Jan 9, 198324m
Jim Fowler joins in the airlifting of the overly abundant red deer by helicopter out of an area so dense that choppers can't land. A…
07
New Zealand Deer Lift - Part 2
Jan 16, 198324m
Part II takes Fowler to the remote snow-covered peaks of the Alp-like country where a special pair of net guns are used to capture more…
08
The Ethiopian Experiement
Feb 6, 198324m
Research being done in the Awash Valley of Ethiopia of the social behavior and the mating habits of two species of baboon the Hamadryas and…
09
The Unique Partnership
Feb 20, 198324m
Perkins documents the story of a unique partnership between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, universities, state fish and game agencies, and private organizations like…
10
Sharks of Blue Waters
Feb 27, 198324m
Most dangerous scenes involve Jeremiah Sullivan and the testing of the metallic mesh anti-shark suit. Wearing this suit he provoked sharks into attacking him.
11
Guns that Save Wildlife
Mar 6, 198324m
A constant effort is being made to invent new and more humane methods of capturing wild game and in this episode Perkins introduces us to…
12
Treasures of Mana Pools
Apr 3, 198324m
Jim Fowler travels to the Mana Pools National Park on the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe, Africa to observe the elephants, buffalo, antelope and baboon that…
SEASON 2211 eps1983+
01
To Collar a Swimming Moose
Oct 9, 198324m
The sparkling lakes of north central Maine are the background for this episode featuring Jim Fowler locating a moose in a lake where it is…
02
The African Game Catcher
Oct 30, 198324m
Black wildebeest, blesbok and giraffe are captured at three different game ranches in South Africa in order to give these animals a better chance to…
03
Operation Bighorn
Nov 20, 198324m
High above the Colorado River on the towering rock cliffs above the canyons of Utah the bighorn sheep thrive. Jim Fowler helps from a helicopter…
04
Exploring the Undersea Mountain
Dec 11, 198324m
In the Sea of Cortez off the coast of Baja California in Mexico is a sea mountain that rises two thousand feet above the ocean's…
05
Marsh Spring
Dec 25, 198324m
Spring comes to a marsh at the base of a majestic mountain range in Utah and the beautiful eco-system comes to life.
06
Elk Drive
Jan 8, 198424m
Jim Fowler reports on the exciting story and helps in the dangerous business of driving elk into nets to place radio telemetry collars on them.
07
Water Holes of Etosha
Jan 22, 198424m
Setting takes place in Namibia, in Africa near a huge shallow waterhole where wildlife come to drink and also predators will come to prey.
08
Saving a Priceless Resource
Feb 26, 1984
Wild ducks and geese are North America's priceless resource and must be protected for future generations -- so this episode documents the beautiful mating rituals…
09
Exploring Dark Waters
Mar 11, 198424m
The Great Barrier Reef in the Pacific Ocean is visited at night by the underwater cameras of the Wild Kingdom crew to photo sharks, moray…
10
Sunken Ships and Sharks
Mar 18, 198424m
The underwater cameras of the Wild Kingdom crew journey to Australia and the Coral Sea where a sunken ship serves as the habitat for numerous…
11
Wildlife Ranching at Okonyati
Apr 1, 198424m
Fowler travels to Namibia, Africa, to see how a ranch where wildlife is raised is operated. It is a 30,000 acre ranch where 2500 wild…
SEASON 2315 eps1984+
01
Motorcycle Roundup
Sep 23, 198424m
Fowler joins Brian Thring, an African game catcher, to engage in a roundup of wildebeest and blesbok in Zululand. Because the animals have been chased…
02
Reunion with the Gorillas
Nov 4, 198424m
Dr. Dian Fossey, spent 14 years in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda Studying the huge primates where after a number of years she was accepted…
03
Shark Expedition
Jan 6, 198524m
Tom Allen, Bob Johnson and Dr. Samuel Gruber go on an expedition to further man's knowledge of the greatest predator in the sea -- the…
04
Dangerous Moments in the Wild Kingdom
Jan 13, 198524m
Fowler and Perkins reminisce about 23 years of traveling the world-participating in many exciting and dangerous projects.
05
Marauding Lions
Jan 20, 198524m
The extreme drought in this part of Africa forces the surviving animals north to areas where there is still water in pools along the Zambezi…
06
Predators of the Marsh
Jan 27, 198524m
A story about a large cougar, bobcat and coyote who have claimed a beautiful marsh, at the base of a mountain range in the northwestern…
07
A Boy Scout Adventure
Feb 3, 198524m
In search of dry-season pastures, millions of wildebeest migrate each year and follow the rains to the plains of the Masai Mara. To get there,…
08
Shark Attack
Feb 10, 198524m
Tom Allen, Bob Johnson and Jeremiah Sullivan marine biologists seek to determine the effectiveness of the new version of a steel mesh anti-shark suit against…
09
To Save the Ostrich
Feb 17, 198524m
Because of the drought, even the ostrich is threatened and must be captured and relocated to an area of plenty until the drought is over.
10
Computers for Ocean Predators
Feb 24, 198524m
A 10-foot shark in the Pacific; a giant octopus with tentacles stretching 16-feet and a giant wolf all are the marine animals captured and fitted…
11
Wildlife Trouble Shooter
Mar 17, 198524m
Jonathan Scott and Jan Oelofse, professional game catcher, take up several tasks in helping wildlife out of their helpless or dangerous predicaments, such as removing…
12
Crocs of Sengwa
Apr 21, 198524m
Because D.D.T. is still used in some countries in Africa, the giant African crocodile is threatened. In this episode, they are captured and placed on…
13
Memorable Moments in the Wild Kingdom
May 5, 198524m
Marlin and Jim tell of many memorable moments in the Wild Kingdom from the desolation of the Antarctic; the capture of wild elephants in India…
14
Plight of the Beggar Bears
May 12, 198524m
In the U.S. and Canada the black bear has learned to live in close proximity with man which has to problems as they no raid…
15
Roundup Time in Namibia
May 19, 198524m
Jonathan Scott travels to the Okonyati Game Ranch in Namibia to participate along with professional game rancher Jan Oelofse in a roundup of excess herd…
SEASON 2411 eps1985+
01
Polar Bears of the Pack Ice
Sep 22, 198524m
Jim Fowler joins Dr. Steve Amstrup to observe the impact on polar bears on the pack ice of the Arctic Ocean north of Alaska by…
02
Operation Alligator
Oct 13, 198524m
Jim Fowler and Peter Gros enter the bayous of Louisiana in the dark of night to capture alligators using a spotlight and their loop nooses…
03
Bears of Sugarloaf Mountain
Nov 17, 198524m
Toward the end of autumn, in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming, a pair of two-year-old black bears are in their final activities prior to entering…
04
A Day with the Spotted Dolphins
Dec 8, 198524m
Tom Allen joins marine scientist Julia Whitty to study a school of wild spotted dolphins in the tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the…
05
Land of the Lynx
Dec 15, 198524m
In a delightful species story, a young lynx who has been moving through the Canadian Rockies, is looking for a territory to claim as its…
06
In Search of the Great White Shark
Feb 2, 198624m
Tom Allen and Jeremiah Sullivan go in search of great white sharks 300 miles off Baja Ca near the island of Guadalupe. They also conduct…
07
Day of the Big Cats
Mar 2, 198624m
A species show about the three principal cats of Africa -- the cheetah, the lion and the leopard. All three of these cats, who are…
08
The River Apes of Sumatra
Mar 16, 198624m
Jim Fowler and primatologist Ann Pierce visit Sumatra to look over a government field station in the tropical rainforest where once-captive orangutans are being reintroduced…
09
A Girl Scout on Safari
Mar 23, 198624m
Laura Grove, a girl scout from Milford, Nebraska, goes to Kenya with Jim Fowler to observe how women are instrumental in wildlife conservation in that…
10
Chimpanzees of Gombe Stream
Mar 30, 198624m
Wild Kingdom goes to the country of Tanzania in east Africa to observe the amazing research being done among chimps and baboons in the Gombe…
11
The Wild Waters of Clarion
Apr 13, 198624m
Every year for two weeks in November, Jim following the hurricane season, a huge migration of marine animals occurs in the Pacific Ocean. Hordes of…
SEASON 2512 eps1986+
01
Jaws of the Great White
Oct 12, 198624m
Southern coastal areas of Australia is the setting for the expedition as field report Tom Allen joins researchers in a close-up story of the most…
02
Where the Geese Nest in Trees
Nov 2, 198624m
Species story that takes place at Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Reserve in Montana where the spring awakening of a great marshland is seen as the…
03
Call of the Loon
Nov 16, 198624m
Jim Fowler travels to the magnificent north woods of Main to hear the plaintive "Call of the Loon", but Mr. LaRouche refuses to return his…
04
Where Grizzlies Hunt Moose
Nov 23, 198624m
Jim Fowler journeys to Alaska to closely observe the studies being conducted in an effort to preserve and protect the Alaskan moose population.
05
The Prowling Night Lions
Dec 7, 198624m
Jim Fowler and Peter Gros are in the north central part of Namibia, where lions have been making nighttime raids on cattle farms. They along…
06
White Beards on the Rattlesnake Range
Dec 14, 198624m
Jim Fowler and Dr. Bart O'Gara try to reestablish mountain goats in an area of the rattlesnake where they once thrived but now no longer…
07
Lions in Cabin #3
Jan 4, 198724m
Species story originating in the African country of Mozambique, taking place in a long-abandoned tourist camp in the vast Ngorongosa National Park. In one of…
08
Elephants of Lake Kariba
Feb 8, 198724m
Jim Fowler and Peter Gros have a stimulating African adventure on the Zambezi River where it thunders over the famed Victoria Falls. From the base…
09
Malawi Adventure
Feb 22, 198724m
Jim Fowler joins a team of Malawi wildlife biologists in a project to capture, study and manage both the large Nyala antelope and the powerful…
10
Journey to Ubaigubi
Mar 1, 198724m
Jim Fowler and Peter Gros embark on a rafting expedition down the perilous rapids of the Waghi River. They ultimately reach the object of their…
11
Return of the Giant Loggerheads
Mar 29, 198724m
On Heron Island, offshore from Australia's northeastern coast, Peter Gros and Tom Allen join Colin Limpus to observe the work Limpus is doing to preserve…
12
Shark Doctor
Apr 5, 198724m
In this unusual show Tom Allen joins the "shark doctor" and a team of researchers aboard the Betsy-M out of the port of San Pedro,…
SEASON 266 eps1987+
01
On the Arctic Ice Pack
Sep 27, 198724m
Near Barrow, Alaska, Jim Fowler and Peter Gros journey out onto the ice pack via helicopter and snowmobiles to observe two different research projects in…
02
Kangaroos of Broken Hill
Oct 11, 198724m
In the desert outback of Australia, Jim Fowler joins University of New South Wales wildlife biologist Dr. Terrence Dawson on a sheep ranch near the…
03
Problem Bears of the North
Nov 8, 198724m
Jim Fowler and Peter Gros journey together to the wilds of Manitoba along the northwest shore of Hudson Bay to observe the steps being taken…
04
Project Tiger
Nov 15, 198724m
Jim Fowler travels to Nepal to participate in the capture and research work being done to bring the magnificent Royal Bengal Tiger back from the…
05
Tigers of Ranthambhor
Dec 6, 198724m
Jim Fowler on location in one of India's extensive tiger sanctuaries. Following the activities of a large female tiger and her two large two-year-old cubs.
06
Great White Sharks of Danger Reef
Dec 20, 198724m
Tom Allen and Peter Gros have traveled to the waters of Dangerous Reef off the southern coast of Australia, to observe the attack behavior of…

SERIES INFO

26
Seasons
330
Episodes
30 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status

CREW

Creator
Don Meier

NETWORKS (1)

NBC

DETAILS

First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
26
Episodes
330
Episode Length
30 min/ep
Language
English
Country
USA
Rating
9.3/10 (3 votes)
Popularity
4

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom about?
Premiering in 1963 broadcast on prime-time from 1968-1971 and airing in syndication until 1988 the Emmy Award-winning Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom was one of the longest-running and most beloved television series of all time. A pioneer of the narrative nature-documentary format the educational series followed venerable host and ecologist Marlin Perkins (later joined by Jim Fowler Peter Gros Stan Brock and Tom Allen) as he trekked to the farthest reaches of the globe to study wild animals in their natural habitats.
How many seasons does Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom have?
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom has 26 seasons with 330 episodes total.
Who created Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom?
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom was created by Don Meier.
Who stars in Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom?
The cast of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom includes Jim Fowler, Marlin Perkins.
What is the rating of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom?
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom has a rating of 9.3 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
Is Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom still running?
Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom has ended. The final episode aired on .

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