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.

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.

Among its most popular programs are:

• Animal Cops
• Animal Precinct
• The Crocodile Hunter (hosted by Steve Irwin)
• Emergency Vets
• The Jeff Corwin Experience
• Miami Animal Police
• Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom
• Pet Star
• The Snake Buster (hosted by Bruce George)