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<p>Quintessentially Australian, the koala is beloved by Aussies and the rest of the world alike. These marsupials are animals unlike any other — looking like gray teddy bears nestled among eucalyptus trees.</p>\n
<p>Check out how Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom has followed this iconic species from the <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes">classic series</a> with Marlin Perkins to the current series, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/protecting-the-wild">Protecting the Wild</a>.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-4636" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media3-1024x401.jpg" alt="An old picture from a classic Wild Kingdom episode of a koala sitting in a gum tree, about to eat some of the small leaves off the tree." width="1024" height="401" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media3-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media3-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media3-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media3-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media3-1536x602.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media3-2048x802.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<h2>‘A Day in the Gum Tree Forest’</h2>\n
<p>Koalas first appeared on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom in Season 10, Episode 1, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/a-day-in-the-gum-tree-forest">A Day in the Gum Tree Forest</a>.” Viewers got an inside look at what a typical day is like for these creatures and how they interact with other species.</p>\n
<p>The episode shows koalas hanging out in the gum tree (eucalyptus) forest. Koalas rely on eucalyptus leaves as their primary source of food. Up to 50% of the leaf is water, which allows koalas to stay up in the trees for long periods of time.</p>\n
<p>Among the koala’s neighbors shown in this episode are lorikeets, sulphur-crested cockatoos, galahs, emus, kangaroos, platypuses and echidnas. Though the koala does descend from the tree, it heads back up after getting close to a kangaroo.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-4637" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media4-1024x401.jpg" alt="An old picture from a classic Wild Kingdom episode of a small kangaroo looking face to face to a mother koala that has a baby koala clung to her back." width="1024" height="401" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media4-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media4-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media4-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media4-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media4-1536x602.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media4-2048x802.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<h3>Koala conservation history</h3>\n
<p>Since the episode’s premiere in 1971, much has happened for koala conservation. In 2012, koalas were named a vulnerable species, later upgraded to an endangered species in 2022. Today, there are between 49,000-77,000 koalas left in the wild.</p>\n
<p>The huge threat to koalas is loss of habitat. A rising human population — more than 1,000 move to Southeast Queensland each week — creates a need for more housing. And unfortunately, koala habitat is suffering. Eucalyptus forests now have smaller footprints and are more spread out. Koalas often must cross roads and venture into people’s backyards to find a safe place to live. Plus, with fewer available trees, koalas are interacting more and therefore easily spreading disease.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-4638" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media5-1024x401.jpg" alt="A baby koala bear looking directly at the camera. It has small, fluffy ears, a round brown nose and small brown eyes." width="1024" height="401" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media5-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media5-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media5-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media5-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media5-1536x602.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media5-2048x802.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<h2>Protecting the Wild highlights Australia’s fight to save koalas</h2>\n
<p>As an endangered species in eastern and southeastern Australia, conservationists are hard at work to protect koalas. In the Season 3 episode of Protecting the Wild, “Rescue Down Under,” Co-Hosts Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and Peter Gros travel to several rescue and rehabilitation facilities to learn more about these efforts.</p>\n
<p>The co-hosts participate in health observations, feeding koalas by tube and seeing how centers help these koalas get used to life back in the wild. They also learn about a new vaccine for chlamydia, a very common disease for koalas that affects their eyesight, kidneys and reproductive system.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-4639" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media7-1024x401.jpg" alt="Peter Gros learning how to care for a kick koala bear from two women who work at a koala rehabilitation center. The woman on the right is holding a koala that is wrapped in a blanket." width="1024" height="401" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media7-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media7-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media7-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media7-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media7-1536x602.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2026/01/639675_WK_KOALA_Media7-2048x802.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<p>Dr. Rae even gets the opportunity to help release a koala back into the wild. After snacking on some eucalyptus leaves during her 75-mile transport, the koala makes herself right at home again, scampering up a tree.</p>\n
<p>Finally, Peter learns about a unique way to protect koalas using drones. In the summer of 2019-2020, over 4,800 square miles of forest and bushland were destroyed from wildfires. Sadly, many animals could not be saved.</p>\n
<p>However, with drone technology, researchers are finding ways to spot and rescue koalas during natural disasters. Because they’re so high up in the trees, it can be difficult to spot koalas from the ground. So, teams are using AI algorithms with drones to help determine where koalas may be.</p>\n
<p>Koalas are just one of the many species Australian conservationists are protecting. For another Aussie conservation story, check out this behind-the-scenes look at the <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/protecting-the-wild-films-at-great-barrier-reef">Great Barrier Reef</a>.</p>\n
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<p>For more than 60 years, one TV series has done more than showcase wildlife — it has inspired an entire generation of conservationists. <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/">Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom</a>, in partnership with the <a href="https://www.aza.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Association of Zoos and Aquariums</a> (AZA), unveiled the “Wild Impact Report,” a look at how the legendary TV series inspired generations of wildlife professionals across the nation.</p>\n
<p>Decades later, the show’s impact prevails, making it not just a legacy, but a living force shaping generations of conservation leaders and instilling a deep passion for wildlife in the hearts of countless viewers turned scientists, conservationists and educators.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4233 size-large" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564_5-1024x401.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="401" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564_5-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564_5-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564_5-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564_5-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564_5.jpg 1440w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<h2>New survey finds Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom ignited generations of conservation careers</h2>\n
<p>The 2025 “Wild Impact Report” confirms what long-time fans have long felt. Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom didn’t just entertain — it planted seeds of passion and purpose. Showing just how deeply the series has influenced countless AZA professionals worldwide, the findings prove stories told well, and watched by children, can plant seeds that bloom decades later. The survey also showed the impact media has on inspiring STEM education from an early age.</p>\n
<h3>‘Wild Impact Report’ findings</h3>\n
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<li>77% of AZA employees say Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom influenced their decision to pursue a career working with wildlife.</li>\n
<li>The influence was especially strong among seasoned professionals.\n
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<li>82% of those with 10 or more years of experience said the show played a significant role in shaping their career paths.</li>\n
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<li>Across all age groups, survey responders consistently credit watching Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom as a career influence:\n
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<li>60% of Generation Z (ages 13–28)</li>\n
<li>49% of millennials (ages 29–44)</li>\n
<li>69% of Generation X (ages 45–60)</li>\n
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<p>“Many of those young viewers grew up to become scientists, conservationists and educators — driven by a show that made the wonders of nature and the importance of wildlife conservation accessible to all,” said Jen Wulf, vice president of Brand Marketing at Mutual of Omaha.</p>\n
<p>“Today, many of those same individuals are tuning into Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild with their children and grandchildren. One generation, inspired to act. The next, just beginning to dream. That’s the enduring magic of Wild Kingdom — a timeless legacy of wonder, education and protection that continues to ripple across generations.”</p>\n
<p>When respondents shared how Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom impacted them and helped shape their understanding of wildlife conservation, some clear themes roared to the surface.</p>\n
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<li><strong>Wild ties that bind:</strong> Many shared childhood memories and family traditions linked to watching the show together on Sunday nights, highlighting its lasting impact over the years.</li>\n
<li><strong>Science, but make it cool: </strong>Respondents noted the program deepened their understanding of ecosystems and animals, breaking barriers to complex topics in an educational and entertaining way.</li>\n
<li><strong>From couch to career:</strong> Respondents shared that the show offered their first glimpse into real-world conservation work, making careers in wildlife care, environmental science and education feel both accessible and essential.</li>\n
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<p style="text-align: right"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4234 size-large" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564-1024x401.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="401" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564.jpg 1440w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><em>Photo Courtesy of AZA</em></p>\n
<p style="text-align: left">“Growing up, I dreamed of wrestling anacondas like Marlin Perkins or diving alongside Jacques Cousteau. Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom ignited my connection to nature and inspired a more than 40-year career in wildlife conservation,” said Dan Ashe, president and CEO of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.</p>\n
<p>“We’re deeply grateful for Wild Kingdom’s contributions to AZA SAFE: Saving Animals from Extinction. Through featuring the work of our AZA organizations on the show and podcast, we’re educating and inspiring new generations. And we’re also proud to honor the legacy of Wild Kingdom through our highest distinction, the R. Marlin Perkins Award for Professional Excellence.”</p>\n
<h2>Reviving the series for a new generation of protectors</h2>\n
<p>Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom was more than just a television show — it served as a gateway to wildlife education. In 2023, the beloved series made a triumphant return to its original broadcast network, NBC, with a new series for the next generation, <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/protecting-the-wild">Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild.</a></p>\n
<p>Co-hosted by Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, the Daytime Emmy®-nominated and multi-Telly Award-winning series continues to capture imaginations and forge connections across generations. It shines a spotlight on stories of conservation success and highlights the dedicated work of caring, compassionate experts — including those at AZA-accredited organizations — who are making a meaningful impact on our natural world.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4232 size-large" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564_2-1024x401.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="401" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564_2-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564_2-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564_2-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564_2-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/640267_MediaCtr_1440x564_2.jpg 1440w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<p>Currently airing its second season, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild invites a new generation to fall in love with the wild, just as their parents and grandparents once did.</p>\n
<p>Tune in on Saturdays on NBC’s “The More You Know” time block to watch the latest episodes or <a href="https://www.nbc.com/mutual-of-omahas-wild-kingdom-protecting-the-wild" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stream episodes on NBC.com</a> and Peacock.</p>\n
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<p>We love to joke that Jim Fowler did all of Marlin’s dirty work, but true Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom fans know that Marlin Perkins forged that path. Check out this infamous scene of Marlin Perkins and Stan Brock capturing a large snake from Giants of Dadanawa (season 6, episode 2).</p>\n
<p>Looking for more videos like this? <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes">Watch all your favorite classic Wild Kingdom moments for free and on demand here</a>.</p>\n
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<p>If Marguerite Perkins Garrick’s name sounds familiar, it’s because she’s been a part of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom family since birth. Her dad was the show’s original host, Marlin Perkins, and she’s carried on his legacy by working in conservation.</p>\n
<p>“My dad discovered that you need to respect the natural world and the creatures in it and that you need to conserve it,” Marguerite said.</p>\n
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<h2>Growing Up with Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom</h2>\n
<p>As a child, she remembers when her dad would come home from Wild Kingdom filming trips and her family would watch the show together on television. Even with Marlin safe at home, Marguerite recalls the thrill of Wild Kingdom getting to her family.</p>\n
<p>“There would be something like that famous anaconda show,” she said. “He was sitting right there, and we were thinking, ‘Oh gosh, oh gosh, it’s going to kill him.’”</p>\n
<p>The family would hear behind the scenes stories firsthand, like one trip to India where Marlin filmed an episode about elephants. Marlin walked a bit too close to the animals and an elephant picked up its trunk and pushed him through the air, causing Marlin to break nearly every bone on his face — a great reminder to observe wildlife from a distance, even if you’re a trained professional! (Check out tips from Peter Gros <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/how-to-have-a-fun-and-safe-outdoor-summer-vacation">on how to keep your distance</a>.)</p>\n
<p>But Wild Kingdom hadn’t finished filming the episode. So, Marlin waited out a 10-day healing period until his bruises could be covered with makeup. During that time, he visited an Indian apothecary, where he had an extraordinary time.</p>\n
<p>“The shop owner was fascinated with animal skeletons and had a huge collection that he collected during his life,” Marguerite said. “The thing that my dad came away with was confirmation of the amazing recuperating abilities of animals, because so many of them had broken bones and had healed.”</p>\n
<p>While the Perkins family reveled in Marlin’s incredible stories, they were always happy to have their dad back home.</p>\n
<p>“He always wanted to hear our news first, like if I got the part in a play,” Marguerite said.</p>\n
<h3>Visiting the Wild Kingdom set</h3>\n
<p>On a couple of occasions, Marguerite visited her dad on location for Wild Kingdom. One exciting trip was to Chincoteague on Virginia’s Eastern Shore for its famous pony roundup. It a special shoot for Marguerite, who loved the “Misty of Chincoteague” novel, based on the true story of a young foal raised by a local family. (Watch the episode, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/chincoteague-roundup">Chincoteague Roundup</a>.”)</p>\n
<p>“I was a huge fan of the books. It was lots of fun to be there. We filmed on the beach, and they let me hold the clipboard a few times,” Marguerite said.</p>\n
<p>She also traveled to Kangaroo Island, Australia, where she saw many native species.</p>\n
<p>“There were sea lions on the beach and kangaroos hopping around everywhere,” Marguerite said. “One koala was familiar to the rangers, and they lifted it out of the trees and put it in my arms.”</p>\n
<p> </p>\n
<h2>The Wild Kingdom Legacy Continues</h2>\n
<p>Today’s Wild Kingdom continues with the new series, <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/new-episodes">Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild</a>, hosted by Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant.</p>\n
<p>In Peter, Marguerite sees traits of her father, someone with a “gentle, enthusiastic quality for sharing the wonders of the natural world.”</p>\n
<p>“I think Peter Gros is the perfect choice to carry on his legacy of sharing great conservation stories that will give people hope, make them care and make them think,” Marguerite said. “In the coming years, I know Peter and the new Wild Kingdom team will also inspire generations of young people to become engaged in wildlife conservation work.”</p>\n
<p>And after meeting Dr. Rae, Marguerite saw the passion for wildlife conservation, noting that the newest host will add “a lot of wonder and fun to the show.”</p>\n
<p>“I just fell in love with her,” Marguerite said. “She’s just so perfect. She’s so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Dr. Rae and Peter are going to balance each other out so well. They’re perfectly different.”</p>\n
<p> </p>\n
<h2>Marlin Perkins’ impact continues</h2>\n
<p>Throughout her life, Marguerite has seen the great impact that Wild Kingdom has made on so many people.</p>\n
<p>“All my life, conservationists, veterinarians, zoologists, field biologists and people who have been moved to volunteer and support wildlife organizations have told me my dad and Wild Kingdom were their inspiration to want to work with and conserve animals,” Marguerite said.</p>\n
<p>In 1971, Marlin and his wife, Carol, founded the <a href="https://www.endangeredwolfcenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Endangered Wolf Center</a> in Eureka, Missouri. The center is a leading conservation organization for endangered wolves, foxes and African painted dogs. One way Marguerite continues her parent’s legacy today is by staying involved with the great work at the center.</p>\n
<p>Another heartwarming reminder of her dad’s legacy happened earlier this year while Marguerite was on a safari in Kenya with Anthony, someone she’s known since her childhood. His father used to drive for the Perkins’ safaris, and now Anthony took over the safari business.</p>\n
<p>“I had a group of people with me who started talking about trophy hunting and the fact that there’s no hunting in Kenya,” Marguerite said.</p>\n
<p><span class="ui-provider ec bbw azq bbx bby bbz bca bcb bcc bcd bce bcf bcg bch bci bcj bck bcl bcm bcn bco bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc" dir="ltr">“Original safaris had been hunting safaris and it wasn’t until the 1960s that photographic safaris became popular,” Marguerite told them. “Anthony turned to me and said, ‘Your Dad was hugely influential in fact instrumental in making photographic safaris popular!’ I teared up and said, ‘Really?’ He said ‘Yes, because of his international popularity through Wild Kingdom, he taught people to love wild animals and to enjoy watching wildlife in the wild rather than wanting to shoot them.”</span></p>\n
<p><a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/myths-and-superstitions">Sixty years after its debut</a>, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom continues to make a positive impact for wildlife conservation and inspires the next generation of conservationists.</p>\n
<h3>Marguerite’s excitement for the new Wild Kingdom series</h3>\n
<p>“I am so excited that Wild Kingdom is returning! By sponsoring this program beginning in 1963 with my father, Mutual of Omaha’s commitment to wildlife conservation and habitat protection has been the source of entertainment, learning and inspiration to generations of children and adults,” Marguerite said.</p>\n
<p>And the new series’ home on NBC holds a special place in the heart of the Perkins family.</p>\n
<p>“It really means the world to me that it’s happening again and on NBC,” Marguerite said. “It was the network that my dad’s first show, Zoo Parade was on. He started off in TV when there were about 200 receivers in the Chicago area!”</p>\n
<h3>Marlin’s dream lives on</h3>\n
<p>So, what would Marlin Perkins think of Wild Kingdom today?</p>\n
<p>“He’d be so touched and so thrilled that his legacy is being carried forward by two fabulous people, Peter and Dr. Rae,” Marguerite said. “I feel in my own heart, that he does know, that he’s filled with that joy once again, that there’s this wonderful venue to reach people’s hearts and minds.”</p>\n
<p>“Thank you to Mutual of Omaha for continuing all these years as part of the fabric of its company’s culture, not only to care about protecting wildlife and wild places, but for its renewed commitment to tell their important stories.”</p>\n
<p> </p>\n
<p>Learn <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/protection-is-in-our-dna-wild-kingdom-and-mutual-of-omaha">how Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom came to be</a>.</p>\n
<p>Plus, <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/media-center/video/marlin-perkins-wrestles-an-anaconda">check out this video of Marlin Perkins getting his hands dirty as he attempts to capture an anaconda</a>. Do you know what happens?</p>\n
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<p>A wildlife expert turned household name, Marlin Perkins brought the wonders of the animal world to millions of Americans while hosting <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes">Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom</a>. Marlin’s commitment to wildlife conservation helped bring awareness to hundreds of species and inspired many to dedicate their lives to protecting the wild.</p>\n
<p>Join us in remembering our beloved host with 10 memorable moments from Marlin’s 22 years on Wild Kingdom.</p>\n
<h2>10 Marlin stories from Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom</h2>\n
<p>From 1963 to 1985, Marlin explored the animal kingdom, using the era’s latest techniques and technology to research, film and conserve wildlife. Back then, filming was more hands-on — there weren’t any drones to capture footage. Still, the animal’s safety and well-being were always the most important factors when filming. <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/how-filming-wild-kingdom-has-changed-over-the-years">Learn how filming has changed in over 60 years of Wild Kingdom.</a></p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3980" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-anaconda-1024x508.jpg" alt="An old image of Marlin Perkins wrestling an anaconda in water. He's got the anaconda by the neck so it doesn't bite him and it appears the anaconda is wrapped around his legs." width="1024" height="508" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-anaconda-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-anaconda-300x149.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-anaconda-150x74.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-anaconda-768x381.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-anaconda-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-anaconda.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<h3>Marlin wrestles the anaconda</h3>\n
<p>Perhaps the most iconic moment of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom was <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/video/marlin-perkins-wrestles-an-anaconda">Marlin’s wrestle with an anaconda</a> in Season 6, Episode 2, “Giants of Dadanawa.” Many folks mistakenly think it was Host Jim Fowler who went head-to-head with the giant snake. After all, it was a long-standing joke on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/celebrating-marlin-perkins-and-jim-fowlers-legacy">that Jim did all the dirty work while Marlin stayed in studio</a>.</p>\n
<p>But that wasn’t the case here! <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/video/marlin-perkins-wrestles-an-anaconda">Watch as Marlin dives in (literally!) to face an anaconda</a>, take its measurements for a research study and release the giant snake back into the wild.</p>\n
<h3>Dangerous moments in the wild kingdom</h3>\n
<p>Working with wildlife is always unpredictable. You never know how a wild animal will react in a situation. Fortunately, Marlin’s years of experience working with and studying wildlife gave him the ability to predict animal behavior and know when it was time to leave an animal alone.</p>\n
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/zGMf4QQdI9c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See some of the most exciting and nerve-racking moments on Wild Kingdom.</a></p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3982" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-perkins-yeti-1024x508.jpg" alt="Marlin Perkins standing next to a large cutout of a yeti drawing, which looks like a tall, gorilla with human-like features." width="1024" height="508" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-perkins-yeti-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-perkins-yeti-300x149.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-perkins-yeti-150x74.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-perkins-yeti-768x381.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-perkins-yeti-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-perkins-yeti.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<h3>Debunking the legend of the yeti</h3>\n
<p>The first episode of Wild Kingdom, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/myths-and-superstitions">Myths and Superstitions</a>,” introduced viewers to a new look at wildlife, guided by expert co-hosts. It also looked at the validity of a legend — the yeti.</p>\n
<p>On an expedition in Nepal, Marlin found strange footprints in the snow that locals claimed were from a yeti. But using his scientific expertise, Marlin determined the footprints were from another creature.</p>\n
<p><a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/myths-and-superstitions">Check out which animal’s footprints were mistaken for a yeti</a>.</p>\n
<h3>‘In Search of the Giant Armadillo’</h3>\n
<p>In the wilds of Guyana, South America, Marlin headed out to find a rare species. His quest took him past jaguars, coatis and bush dogs until he finally saw a giant armadillo.</p>\n
<p>Watch Season 7, Episode 6, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/in-search-of-the-giant-armadillo">In Search of the Giant Armadillo</a>.”</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3983" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-perkins-cheetah-cub-1024x508.jpg" alt="Marlin Perkins holding a small cheetah cub up to his face, looking at it in adoration. " width="1024" height="508" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-perkins-cheetah-cub-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-perkins-cheetah-cub-300x149.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-perkins-cheetah-cub-150x74.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-perkins-cheetah-cub-768x381.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-perkins-cheetah-cub-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-perkins-cheetah-cub.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<h3>Memorable moments in the wild kingdom</h3>\n
<p>Hear Marlin and Jim share some of their favorite times on the series, including wild elephants in India, tracking jaguars in Mexico and rescuing monkeys in Venezuela.</p>\n
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/zbJXzwURlRw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch these memorable moments with Marlin and Jim.</a></p>\n
<h3>‘Winter Comes to Yellowstone’</h3>\n
<p>No weather will stop the quest to understand the wild kingdom! In Season 3, Episode 15, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/winter-comes-to-yellowstone">Winter Comes to Yellowstone</a>,” Marlin explored Yellowstone National Park. With the help of a snowmobile and a pair of snowshoes, he saw how wildlife found food sources during the winter.</p>\n
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<h3>‘To Rope a Grizzly’</h3>\n
<p>Though it may have seemed like Marlin was gearing up for a rodeo in Season 7, Episode 2, <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/to-rope-a-grizzly">“To Rope a Grizzly,”</a> his mission was strictly for animal conservation. Marlin headed out on horseback to capture and relocate a grizzly bear who was harming livestock.</p>\n
<p><a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/to-rope-a-grizzly">Watch as Marlin and a pack of trained dogs, try to corner in on a grizzly</a>.</p>\n
<h3>‘Designs for Survival’</h3>\n
<p>Marlin and Jim explored different methods of protection animals instinctively use to survive in the wild, including odors, shells, burrows, quills and camouflage.</p>\n
<p>See these survival instincts in Season 1, Episode 2, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/designs-for-survival">Designs for Survival</a>.”</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3986" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-chimp-hug-1024x508.jpg" alt="Marlin Perkins hugging a young chimpanzee. He's standing in a jungle with lots of green, leafy trees behind him." width="1024" height="508" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-chimp-hug-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-chimp-hug-300x149.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-chimp-hug-150x74.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-chimp-hug-768x381.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-chimp-hug-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/03/marlin-chimp-hug.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<h3>‘Chimpanzees of Tanzania’</h3>\n
<p>On a trip to Tanzania, Marlin observed chimpanzee research. He saw how chimp mannerisms are similar to humans and watched as they used tools.</p>\n
<p>Check out Season 15, Episode 10, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/chimpanzees-of-tanzania">Chimpanzees of Tanzania</a>.”</p>\n
<h3>‘Operation Rhino’</h3>\n
<p>Marlin boarded a helicopter looking for white rhinos with conservationists who were working to relocate the species. These rhinos were captured, rehabilitated if needed and then relocated to new areas to bring rhinos back to their wide, native range.</p>\n
<p>Watch Season 13, Episode 6, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/operation-rhino">Operation Rhino</a>.”</p>\n
<p>For more classic series memories, <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/celebrating-marlin-perkins-and-jim-fowlers-legacy">read about the early days of Wild Kingdom</a>. Then, <a href="http://mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/interactive/test-your-marlin-and-jim-knowledge">test your Marlin and Jim knowledge with a fun quiz</a>.</p>\n
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<p>For those who grew up in the golden age of television, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom wasn’t just a show, it was a Sunday night staple that brought families together. They’d gather around the TV to watch Marlin Perkins transport them to some of the wildest places on earth.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4243 size-large" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_3-1024x413.jpg" alt="Marlin Perkins points to a board with types of animals on it." width="1024" height="413" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_3-1024x413.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_3-300x121.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_3-150x60.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_3-768x309.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_3.jpg 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<p>Starting July 6, you’ll be able to relive those cherished memories. Classic episodes of Wild Kingdom will air on MeTV every Sunday morning from 7-10 a.m. Eastern Time/Pacific Time.</p>\n
<h2><strong>The Wild Kingdom tradition continues</strong></h2>\n
<p>When Wild Kingdom first aired in 1963, it created the blueprint for every nature documentary that followed. Over its 25-year, 330-episode run, it attracted 34 million viewers and earned four Emmy Awards. The show didn’t just entertain; it educated and inspired generations to care about wildlife conservation.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4242 size-large" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_5-1024x413.jpeg" alt="" width="1024" height="413" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_5-1024x413.jpeg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_5-300x121.jpeg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_5-150x60.jpeg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_5-768x309.jpeg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_5.jpeg 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<p>“We’re thrilled that classic episodes of our trailblazing series, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, will be making a return to television on MeTV,” said Jen Wulf, vice president of Brand Marketing at Mutual of Omaha.</p>\n
<p>“For generations, Wild Kingdom has ignited a passion for wildlife and conservation, inspiring viewers of all ages to protect the natural world. We’re honored to carry forward the legacy of Marlin Perkins, Jim Fowler and Peter Gros by continuing to take audiences on unforgettable adventures and empower viewers to learn more about protecting our planet.”</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4240 size-large" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_4-1024x413.png" alt="" width="1024" height="413" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_4-1024x413.png 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_4-300x121.png 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_4-150x60.png 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_4-768x309.png 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/06/639646_MediaCtr_1400x564_4.png 1400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<p>Whether you’re introducing your children or grandchildren to the magic of Wild Kingdom or simply want to relive those timeless adventures, you’ll want to make Wild Kingdom on MeTV part of your Sunday mornings.</p>\n
<h2><strong>More about MeTV and Wild Kingdom </strong></h2>\n
<p>MeTV is available over the air in 98% of the country, on select cable and satellite systems as well as streaming services, such as Frndly TV, Philo and Fubo.</p>\n
<p>To find MeTV in your area, visit <a href="https://www.metv.com/wheretowatch/affiliate/862" target="_blank" rel="noopener">metv.com/wheretowatch</a>.</p>\n
<h2 style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Wild Kingdom Episodes Also on WEST</strong></h2>\n
<p style="font-weight: 400;">In addition to Sunday mornings on MeTV, you can now catch classic episodes of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom on the new WEST television network every Saturday morning from 9–11 a.m. ET.</p>\n
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Find out how to watch WEST at <a href="https://westtelevision.com/wheretowatch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://westtelevision.com/wheretowatch</a>.</p>\n
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<p>In 1985, Peter Gros made a decision that would forever change his life — he joined Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom! Now, 40 years later, we’re proud to have Peter as a co-host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild.</p>\n
<p>“It doesn’t feel like 40. It’s gone by so quickly. The only thing that really sticks with me that does put time in perspective as I start to recall all the wonderful experiences I have, they start to add up. I realize I’ve been one very lucky host,” Peter said.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4468 size-full" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images3-scaled.jpg" alt="Peter Gros, co-host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild, recalls the wonderful experiences he has had while being a host." width="2560" height="1003" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images3-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images3-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images3-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images3-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images3-1536x602.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images3-2048x802.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p>\n
<p>Let’s take a look back at some of Peter’s most incredible moments in his 40 years with Wild Kingdom.</p>\n
<h2>Memories from Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom</h2>\n
<h3>The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson</h3>\n
<p>The moment that started it all! In 1985 Peter made an appearance on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson to talk about caring for the world’s largest litter of tigers ever born. And who else was on the show that night? None other than Jim Fowler, co-host of Wild Kingdom. After meeting backstage, Jim later called Peter and offered him the opportunity of a lifetime — to co-host Wild Kingdom — as Marlin Perkins was retiring from the show.</p>\n
<p><a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/how-big-cats-brought-peter-gros-to-wild-kingdom">Learn more about Peter’s path to Wild Kingdom</a>.</p>\n
<h3>Peter’s first episode</h3>\n
<p>The first episode Peter filmed was “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/operation-alligator">Operation Alligator</a>” which took him and Jim to Louisiana. Peter had never worked with reptiles before, so Jim gave him a crash course on what to do while filming alligators at night.</p>\n
<p>“My first alligator I was about to catch, I leaned over to grab it in the water, just as Jim had done prior while catching one,” Peter said. “And he leaned over and pulled back my arm and said, ‘not that one! Its eyes are too far apart.’”</p>\n
<p>Peter learned that for every inch an alligator’s eyes are apart, that’s another foot long they are. Whereas Jim had caught a four-foot-long alligator, Peter was unknowingly going for a six-foot long one.</p>\n
<p>“If it weren’t for Jim right now, my nickname would be ‘Lefty!’” Peter said.</p>\n
<p>Watch “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/operation-alligator">Operation Alligator</a>.”</p>\n
<h3>Diving with great white sharks</h3>\n
<p>Though many people may exaggerate their experience a job interview to get the role, Peter’s exaggeration in his Wild Kingdom interview came back to haunt him. Peter had said he was an experienced scuba diver after only a pool lesson with a friend. Soon his expertise was put to the test when he was filming great white sharks off the coast of Australia.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4469 size-full" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images4-scaled.jpg" alt="Split image showing a large shark near an underwater cage and two divers (one being Peter Gros) on a boat preparing for a dive." width="2560" height="1003" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images4-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images4-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images4-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images4-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images4-1536x602.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images4-2048x802.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p>\n
<p>“I looked over the stern nervously and I’m putting my scuba gear together and the head diver said, ‘Mr. Gros, how long have you been diving?’ And I said, ‘oh, well, I was just diving in California a few days ago, why do you ask.’ And he said, ‘well, you just put your regulator on your tank upside down. Tell me the truth,’” Peter said.</p>\n
<p>Luckily, Peter got a quick crash course from the head diver and was able to swim over to the great white shark cage just fine.</p>\n
<p>“As we were leaving, he said, ‘promise me, you’ll go back and get certified,’ which I did, and I’ve been diving ever since,” Peter said.</p>\n
<p>Watch “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/great-white-sharks-of-danger-reef">Great White Sharks of Dangerous Reef</a>.”</p>\n
<h3>Working with ‘Lil’</h3>\n
<p>Though Peter mainly starred alongside Jim Fowler, occasionally he worked with other co-stars, such as Lil, the black labrador retriever who was a part of the episode, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/on-the-arctic-ice-pack">On the Arctic Ice Pack</a>” in Point Barrow, Alaska.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4470 size-full" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images5-scaled.jpg" alt="Two people in winter gear kneeling on snow, attending to a reindeer lying on the ground." width="2560" height="1003" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images5-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images5-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images5-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images5-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images5-1536x602.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images5-2048x802.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p>\n
<p>Lil helped researchers find ring seals, which in turn lead them to the polar bears they sought out.</p>\n
<p>“The last night we were there, we got caught in a whiteout in a canvas tent and it was just freezing,” Peter said. “And so we all sort of snuggled around Lil, all wrapped up until the storm blew through to stay warm.”</p>\n
<p>Learn more about <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/how-wild-kingdom-uses-dogs-for-conservation">how dogs have assisted in conservation</a> over the years on Wild Kingdom.</p>\n
<h3>Rafting the Zambezi</h3>\n
<p>For the episode, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/elephants-of-lake-kariba">Elephants of Lake Kariba</a>,” Peter and Jim rafted the Zambezi along the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. Though it wasn’t Peter’s first time white water rafting, these were tough waters, exceeding Class 4 and Class 5 rapids.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4471 size-full" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images6-scaled.jpg" alt="Group in an inflatable boat paddling near two elephants partially submerged in a natural water setting." width="2560" height="1003" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images6-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images6-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images6-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images6-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images6-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images6-1536x602.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images6-2048x802.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p>\n
<p>The first day, the co-hosts followed their guides and got through the rapids just fine. However, on the next day, while filming, things didn’t go as planned.</p>\n
<p>“We hit a rock and the raft flips,” Peter said. “I get dumped in the river, held under and make my way back to shore. Our head guide casually turned to me and said, ‘Mr. Gros, you should get back to the shore faster next time because crocodiles lay along the edge waiting for food to come by,’” Peter said.</p>\n
<p>Luckily, the crew rafted the river many more times and everything went smoothly.</p>\n
<p>Watch “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/elephants-of-lake-kariba">Elephants of Lake Kariba</a>” to see Peter and Jim raft the Zambezi.</p>\n
<h2>Protecting the Wild moments</h2>\n
<p>When the original series wrapped, Peter continued to be actively involved with Wild Kingdom, making appearances on talk shows, teaching young people about wildlife and filming other shows, such as Mutual of Omaha’s Spirit of Adventure on ABC.</p>\n
<p>In 2023, Peter once again returned to TV full time as co-host of Wild Kingdom, this time in a new series, <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/protecting-the-wild">Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild</a>, alongside new Co-Host <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/meet-our-hosts">Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant</a>. This series continues to bring memorable moments for the veteran wildlife expert.</p>\n
<p> </p>\n
<h3>Releasing animals back into the wild</h3>\n
<p>One of the best parts of co-hosting Protecting the Wild is participating in an animal’s release back into the wild, especially one whose conservation he’s closely followed. In the first season, Peter traveled to Maine to release puffins and showcase a project Marlin Perkins worked on in the classic series.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4474 size-full" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images9-scaled.jpg" alt="Peter Gros wearing a 'Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom' shirt, holding a puffin near a rocky ocean shoreline." width="2560" height="1003" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images9-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images9-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images9-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images9-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images9-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images9-1536x602.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images9-2048x802.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p>\n
<p>“Knowing that Marlin Perkins had been involved, it’s always neat to follow in his footsteps in a sort of continuum of what he had started,” Peter said.</p>\n
<p>Watch “<a href="http://mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/video/puffin-island-clip">Puffin Island</a>” to see the moment unfold.</p>\n
<p>Another animal Peter’s followed throughout the years is the California condor. In the episode, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/video/extinct-in-the-wild">Extinct in the Wild</a>,” he was able to release one of these majestic birds.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4473 size-full" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images8-scaled.jpg" alt="Three individuals (including Peter Gros) outdoors handling a black animal near a brown building." width="2560" height="1003" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images8-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images8-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images8-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images8-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images8-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images8-1536x602.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images8-2048x802.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p>\n
<p>“Having one in my arms and releasing it back to the wild, it’s just a thrill,” Peter said.</p>\n
<h3>Swimming with whale sharks</h3>\n
<p>Though he’s had many once-in-a-lifetime experiences while hosting Wild Kingdom, Peter still had one adventure to cross off his bucket list — swimming with whale sharks. And on Season 2 of Protecting the Wild, he was finally able to achieve his goal.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4472 size-full" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images7-scaled.jpg" alt="Two scuba divers (one being Peter Gros) underwater surrounded by sharks in a clear blue ocean." width="2560" height="1003" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images7-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images7-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images7-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images7-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images7-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images7-1536x602.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/10/642044_WK_Media_Peter_images7-2048x802.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p>\n
<p>“The whale had its 4-foot mouth open and still feeding in a very leisurely manner in almost a slow motion and then turned toward me,” Peter said. “Its mouth was open but I just sort of laid there, barely moving and he went right by me and it was almost like watching a slow-motion train go by. His body just kept going and going. All these spots just passing me until his tail finally went by.”</p>\n
<p>“I had to register what I had just seen, how fortunate I was that I just shared his environment. It doesn’t get any better than that,” Peter said</p>\n
<p>Catch the moment on the Season 2 episode, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/video/the-biggest-fish-on-earth">The Biggest Fish on Earth</a>.”</p>\n
<p>Watch Season 3 of <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/protecting-the-wild">Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild</a> to see Peter create more memories in his wildlife TV career.</p>\n
<p>For more iconic stories, read about <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/marlin-perkins-top-wild-kingdom-moments">Marlin Perkins</a> and <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/jim-fowlers-iconic-wild-kingdom-moments">Jim Fowler</a>’s top moments.</p>\n
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<p>A renowned naturalist and venerable television host, Jim Fowler represented Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom from its series premiere in 1963 till his death in 2019. Over his 56 years with Wild Kingdom, Jim hosted alongside Marlin Perkins and Peter Gros, traveling around the world to study animals in their natural habitats.</p>\n
<p>Throughout his time with Wild Kingdom, wildlife research and data collection methods greatly evolved. <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/how-filming-wild-kingdom-has-changed-over-the-years">In the early days</a>, it was necessary to be hands-on with animals to study them. As a wildlife expert, however, Jim always knew how to properly handle a wild species.</p>\n
<h2>8 great Jim Fowler moments</h2>\n
<p>Discover some of Jim’s most memorable moments on the series.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-4010" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-jonny-carson-1024x508.jpg" alt="Jim Fowler on Jonny Carson Show. He is holding the reigns of a black bull while Jonny Carson walks in front of the bull." width="1024" height="508" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-jonny-carson-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-jonny-carson-300x149.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-jonny-carson-150x74.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-jonny-carson-768x381.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-jonny-carson-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-jonny-carson.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<h3>1. ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’</h3>\n
<p>Throughout his time with Wild Kingdom, Jim spent many nights at NBC Studios on the set of “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” On the comedian’s late-night talk show, Jim introduced the studio audience to many different species. Because animals are always unpredictable, this led to some chaotic moments in the studio, like a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqn2BYwODZw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bat getting loose</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIyXh6pVM4g" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a baboon punching Johnny</a> and a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53v_D8_ZckE&list=PL194245C6955E1324&index=18" target="_blank" rel="noopener">massive beetle that flies</a>.</p>\n
<h3>2. ‘Land of the Condor’</h3>\n
<p>In the mountains of Peru, Jim rappelled down a cliff to capture a condor. The conservation mission wasn’t easy.</p>\n
<p>See how it unfolded in Season 7, Episode 7, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/land-of-the-condor">Land of the Condor</a>.”</p>\n
<h3><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-4011" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-leopard-1024x508.jpg" alt="Jim Fowler looking through binoculars at a leopard in the foreground. He's standing in tall green grass." width="1024" height="508" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-leopard-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-leopard-300x149.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-leopard-150x74.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-leopard-768x381.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-leopard-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-leopard.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></h3>\n
<h3>3. Dangerous moments in the Wild Kingdom</h3>\n
<p>Decades of traveling the world together to film wildlife led to a few close calls for Jim and Marlin. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGMf4QQdI9c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See these dangerous moments caught on film</a>, including Jim bringing a wild puma into his canoe!</p>\n
<h3>4. ‘Winter in the Wild Kingdom’</h3>\n
<p>In snowy Colorado, Jim boarded a helicopter to search for elk. In order to properly track and study the elk, Jim bulldogged it. He jumped from the helicopter and wrestled the elk to the ground!<br />\n
Watch the crazy moment unfold on Season 4, Episode 13, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/winter-in-the-wild-kingdom">Winter in the Wild Kingdom</a>.”</p>\n
<h3><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-4012" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-running-from-elephants-1024x508.jpg" alt="Jim Fowler running away from two elephants in some African grasslands." width="1024" height="508" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-running-from-elephants-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-running-from-elephants-300x149.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-running-from-elephants-150x74.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-running-from-elephants-768x381.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-running-from-elephants-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-running-from-elephants.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></h3>\n
<h3>5. ‘Elephants of Lake Kariba’</h3>\n
<p>Jim and Peter journey down the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe, encountering massive white water rapids on the way. Once they reach Lake Kariba, they capture elephants for tagging.</p>\n
<p>Catch the thrilling journey in Season 25, Episode 8, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/elephants-of-lake-kariba">Elephants of Lake Kariba</a>.”</p>\n
<h3>6. Memorable moments in the Wild Kingdom</h3>\n
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbJXzwURlRw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jim and Marlin share some of their favorite Wild Kingdom moments</a>, such as capturing a moose, rescuing a monkey and tracking down buffalo.</p>\n
<h3><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4013 size-large" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-copter-still-1024x508.jpg" alt="A still from a classic Wild Kingdom episode with Jim Fowler and two other men taking off over a lake in a small helicopter with a full glass front." width="1024" height="508" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-copter-still-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-copter-still-300x149.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-copter-still-150x74.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-copter-still-768x381.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-copter-still-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/04/jim-fowler-copter-still.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></h3>\n
<h3>7. ‘Chase by Copter’</h3>\n
<p>On another helicopter adventure, Jim and Marlin traveled to Canada to observe wildlife. First, Jim joined fish and wildlife professionals to tag moose, diving in to get the job done. Then, the hosts set up nets to capture mountain goats for study.</p>\n
<p>See it unfold in Season 7, Episode 9, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/chase-by-copter">Chase By Copter</a>.”</p>\n
<h3>8. ‘Bayou Backwaters’</h3>\n
<p>Marlin wasn’t the only one who <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/video/marlin-perkins-wrestles-an-anaconda">wrestled an animal</a>. Jim had to wrangle a snapping turtle and alligator in the Louisiana bayou.</p>\n
<p>Watch Season 4, Episode 2, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/bayou-backwaters">Bayou Backwaters</a>.”</p>\n
<p> </p>\n
<p>For more Wild Kingdom memories, check out <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/marlin-perkins-top-wild-kingdom-moments">Marlin Perkins’ top moments</a>.</p>\n
<p>Plus, learn more about Jim’s wildlife work, including <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/wild-kingdoms-storied-history-of-harpy-eagles">how he saved the harpy eagle in Panama</a>.</p>\n
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<p>Soaring in helicopters, Co-Hosts Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and Peter Gros take to the skies on a conservation mission while filming Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild episode, “Saving the Sierra Bighorn.” Conservationists use helicopters to capture bighorn sheep, monitor them and take vital health data before releasing the sheep back into the wild.</p>\n
<p>For Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom fans, the Protecting the Wild episode may seem a bit familiar. It isn’t the first time Wild Kingdom has shown the use of helicopters for bighorn sheep conservation. In the classic series, three episodes feature Hosts Marlin Perkins and Jim Fowler boarding a helicopter for the same task.</p>\n
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<p>Discover how bighorn sheep conservation has changed from 1975 to today.</p>\n
<h2>How bighorn sheep conservation has changed</h2>\n
<p>Wild Kingdom’s first glimpse at bighorn sheep conservation was in the Season 14 episode, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/bighorn-sheep">Bighorn Sheep</a>.” In it, Marlin travels to Montana to relocate an overabundance of sheep to a less-populated area 100 miles away. The crew uses helicopters to herd the sheep into an area where conservationists can then collect and transport the sheep to a research base before releasing them back into the wild.</p>\n
<p><a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes">The classic series</a> returned to bighorn sheep conservation later in Season 18’s “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v3vzo90NMc">Desert Bighorns of Gypsum Canyon</a>.” This time, Marlin gets up close with an ewe, as experts check on the sheep’s health before bringing it into the helicopter to transport it to a processing area. Once there, the ewe is given a physical exam, identification collar and an ear tag.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-4588 size-full" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/12/639669_WK_Media_Bighorn_images4-scaled.jpg" alt="Marlin Perkins and two other individuals outdoors performing a health check on a white bighorn sheep, with a red equipment case nearby." width="2560" height="1003" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/12/639669_WK_Media_Bighorn_images4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/12/639669_WK_Media_Bighorn_images4-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/12/639669_WK_Media_Bighorn_images4-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/12/639669_WK_Media_Bighorn_images4-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/12/639669_WK_Media_Bighorn_images4-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/12/639669_WK_Media_Bighorn_images4-1536x602.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/12/639669_WK_Media_Bighorn_images4-2048x802.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p>\n
<p>Finally, in Season 22’s “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rEzSI_IZ1c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Operation Bighorn</a>,” Jim gets a turn in the helicopter to help herd the sheep into an area so they can be safely transported and relocated.</p>\n
<h3>Bighorn sheep conservation on Protecting the Wild</h3>\n
<p>Fifty years after the Wild Kingdom’s first foray into bighorn sheep conservation, Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild Co-Hosts Peter and Dr. Rae are taking their turn in the helicopter. But this time, techniques have changed.</p>\n
<p>Today, a crew called “muggers” jump out of helicopters to net bighorn sheep, flying them a short distance back to a base camp. Once there, biologists take the sheep’s weight, heart rate, temperature and respiratory rate. The sheep are also drenched in water to help with any stress they may have from the transport. The biologists then swab the sheep’s nose, take blood and hair samples and give the sheep ear tags. Finally, each sheep gets two collars around their neck: a VHF collar that uses radio telemetry to locate them as well as a GPS collar.</p>\n
<p>As viewers watch <a href="https://www.nbc.com/mutual-of-omahas-wild-kingdom-protecting-the-wild/video/saving-the-sierra-bighorn/9000457398" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the new episode</a>, they’ll notice that the transportation of bighorn sheep is less hands-on than the classic series. This is something seen throughout Protecting the Wild, because with new technology and research, conservationists are able to better understand and protect wildlife.</p>\n
<p><a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/how-filming-wild-kingdom-has-changed-over-the-years"><em>Read how filming Wild Kingdom has changed over the years</em></a><em>.</em></p>\n
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<p>Protecting the Wild highlights one of these new approaches when Peter joins a team of state agencies, volunteers and the U.S. Marines who are working to assist with drought in the area.</p>\n
<p>“The bighorn sheep population had been dwindling and most recently challenged by several years of drought,” Peter said. “Lack of rain means lack of green vegetation, which is where sheep derive most of their hydration.”</p>\n
<p>Peter watched as marine helicopters lowered water tanks on the desert terrain. These tanks collect water during the short rainy season and gravity feed it into drinking slots the sheep can access during a drought.</p>\n
<p>“I was so impressed to see all the volunteers, biologists, state and federal agencies all working together for the common cause of saving this magnificent species of wildlife in the harsh environments of the California desert,” Peter said.</p>\n
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<p>While focuses and techniques may have evolved over the years, the mission stays the same — protect and conserve bighorn sheep.</p>\n
<p>Watch <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/protecting-the-wild">Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild</a>, weekends on NBC, to see wildlife conservation in action.</p>\n
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<p>With their keen sense of smell, ability to learn tasks and friendly demeanor, dogs have been helping people with jobs for centuries. Some roles you may be familiar with are police dogs, service dogs and therapy dogs. But did you know dogs have also been trained to help with wildlife conservation?</p>\n
<p>Learn about the fascinating ways dogs have assisted with conservation from Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild Co-Host Peter Gros.</p>\n
<h2>Dogs on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom</h2>\n
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<h3>‘On the Arctic Ice Pack’</h3>\n
<p>Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom was most known for introducing viewers to exotic animals and places. But it also had a few canine appearances, like Lil, the black Labrador retriever.</p>\n
<p>In the Season 26 episode, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/on-the-arctic-ice-pack">On the Arctic Ice Pack</a>,” Peter joined Host Jim Fowler in Barrow, Alaska, to observe research on ringed seals and polar bears. The researchers there trained Lil to find ringed seals, which have a distinct musky smell that a dog could pick up on better than a human.</p>\n
<p>“We rode around the ice flows on our snowmobiles, towing a sled that had a warm dog kennel and a down vest made for a dog,” Peter said. “As soon as we would stop, Lil would stand up and sniff the air and then take off running because she could smell the ringed seals. So, we would then chase her across the ice on snowmobiles.”</p>\n
<p>Lil was trained to sniff out the seals and then get back into her kennel, because if seals were found, polar bears (seals’ predators) would be close by. Using a dog greatly helped the researchers find seals and polar bears who blended in with the snow.</p>\n
<p>“Lil was this great dog that spent six days with us traveling around in the snowmobile,” Peter said. “I bonded with her. She would run up to me in the snow and roll over and get pets. Without Lil the ‘wonder dog,’ they wouldn’t have been able to find the ring seals and eventually the polar bears.”</p>\n
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<h3>‘Trailing the Midnight Sun’</h3>\n
<p>Earlier on the classic series, Host Marlin Perkins encountered working dogs. Season 3, Episode 2, “Trailing the Midnight Sun,” featured sled dogs near the Arctic Circle. Marlin saw how Inuit have raised sled dogs to transport them during a hunt for seals, whales and caribou.</p>\n
<p>“The sled dog had to be very intelligent to take voice commands to lead others out with their whaling boats,” Peter said.</p>\n
<h3>How a dog rediscovered an extinct species</h3>\n
<p>Though most dogs on Wild Kingdom were trained professionals with jobs, one featured dog unexpectedly became a conservation hero.</p>\n
<p>In 1981, Shep was a family dog who lived on a ranch in Wyoming. One day, Shep came to his family’s back door with an animal hide in his mouth. His owner didn’t recognize the animal and took the hide to a local expert who discovered it was a <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/return-of-the-black-footed-ferret">black-footed ferret</a> — an extinct species. Experts searched the family’s ranch and found black-footed ferrets living with prairie dogs.</p>\n
<p>Shep’s story is told on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild Season 1, Episode 21, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/video/conservation-comeback-clip">Conservation Comeback</a>.” In the years since Shep’s discovery, conservationists have taken action, setting up breeding facilities to help gradually reintroduce black-footed ferrets to the wild. And Shep’s family set aside thousands of acres of their ranch just for prairie dogs and black-footed ferrets.</p>\n
<p>“If it weren’t for good ol’ Shep who brought this hide back to the ranch owners, they would’ve never known to go look for black-footed ferrets to rediscover them,” Peter said.</p>\n
<h2>Leave the jobs to the professional dogs</h2>\n
<p>Though Shep was a family pet, dogs with wildlife jobs are highly trained, professional working animals. So, don’t train Fido to sniff out wild animals.</p>\n
<p>Experts look for dogs with traits like high intelligence, great strength and the ability to handle extreme climates. Some breeds include pointers, Labrador retrievers, German shepherds and Anatolian sheep dogs.</p>\n
<p>The dogs are then trained to go from point A to point B, where they get a reward. This teaches them that when they find whatever they were trained to seek, they’ll get something in return.</p>\n
<p>“It’s fun for the dog,” Peter said. “The dog aims to please and they love to do this. They’ll do this all day long if they could. But they’ll do it for a few hours and then give the dog a break, give it some water and cool it down and then maybe go out again.”</p>\n
<p>Though many dogs may share similar training to learn commands, such as “leave it,” or “sit,” most dogs’ main jobs are to simply be a pet, like Gracie the French bulldog is to Peter.</p>\n
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<p>“They’re great companions,” Peter said. “I like to start young people with them. It’s a great way to teach responsibility early on.”</p>\n
<p>Learn about another pup who helps with wildlife conservation, <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/how-a-dog-can-help-save-turtles">Newt, the turtle tracking dog</a>.</p>\n
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<p><em>By Ron Magill, Zoo Miami communications director</em></p>\n
<p>Of all the species found within the rainforests of the Americas, few are as impressive as the harpy eagle. With a wingspan of between 6 and 7 feet and talons the size of grizzly bear claws, it’s one of the largest and most powerful <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/birds-the-word-discover-birds-of-prey">birds of prey</a> on earth.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4339 size-full" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images3-scaled.jpg" alt="Talons of a harpy eagle" width="2560" height="1003" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images3-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images3-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images3-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images3-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images3-1536x602.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images3-2048x802.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p>\n
<p>To put this into perspective, an adult bald eagle generally weighs close to 9 pounds, whereas an adult harpy eagle can weigh more than twice that at nearly 20 pounds. The tarsus of this magnificent bird can be the size of a woman’s wrist, and they can exert over 100 pounds of pressure when snatching their prey.</p>\n
<p>Learn more about this fascinating bird of prey and the role of the Miami Zoo in its conservation.</p>\n
<h2>Harpy eagle characteristics</h2>\n
<p>Among harpy eagles’ distinguishing features is a majestic crest that they elevate to help create a facial disc, often getting them confused with a large owl. The disc helps direct sound into the ears of the harpy. Though they have exceptional eyesight that’s estimated to be four times as fine as that of a human, the thick canopy in which these birds hunt often obstructs vision and necessitates exceptional hearing to locate prey.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4341 size-full" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images5-scaled.jpg" alt="Harpy eagle" width="2560" height="1003" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images5-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images5-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images5-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images5-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images5-1536x602.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images5-2048x802.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p>\n
<p>Other distinguishing features are relatively short and stout wings with a long tail. This is an adaptation to facilitate hunting in the dense canopy of the rainforest. As opposed to other eagles that have relatively long wings and short tails for soaring over open areas, such as prairies and bodies of water looking for their prey, the harpy must be able to fly quickly and make sharp twists and turns as it maneuvers through the dense canopy during a hunt.</p>\n
<p>It’s analogous to the difference between a bomber airplane with long, thin wings that allows it to soar high above its target without any obstructions, and a fighter jet with short, broad wings and special tail to be able to make quick turns to avoid contact during battle.</p>\n
<p>As juveniles, harpy eagles have plumage ranging in color from off-white to tan and gray. As they mature, dark gray to black bars appear on their wings and tail, creating a stark contrast with their white chest and light gray face. It can take up to five years for a harpy eagle to develop its adult plumage.</p>\n
<p>Harpy eagles have the slowest reproductive rate of any bird of prey, producing only one offspring every two to three years. Though a female will often lay two eggs, only one chick is raised as it’s incredibly demanding and will be cared for by its parents for up to 18 months.</p>\n
<p>Their diet consists mainly of arboreal mammals, predominantly monkeys and sloths, but they’ve also been known to take macaws, porcupines, armadillos and kinkajous among others. Because of harpy eagles’ formidable size and strength, they can carry prey weighing up to 15 pounds.</p>\n
<p>Harpy eagles live in tropical rainforests, some of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the world. Though tropical rainforests only occupy less than 6% of the earth’s surface, they’re home to approximately half of all the world’s plant and animal species. It’s estimated that there are millions of species of plants, insects, animals and microorganisms yet to be discovered within them.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4340 size-full" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images4-scaled.jpg" alt="A female harpy eagle feeds her harpy eagle chick." width="2560" height="1003" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images4-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images4-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images4-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images4-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images4-1536x602.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images4-2048x802.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p>\n
<h3>Where did the name ‘harpy’ come from?</h3>\n
<p>The harpy eagle gets its name from the mythical Greek beasts, “harpies,” creatures with the head of a woman and the body of a massive bird of prey. The myth states that harpies would snatch people and take them to the underworld. Unfortunately, many people took that myth and applied it to the harpy eagle, perpetuating the false narrative that harpy eagles would steal children and eventually livestock.</p>\n
<p>Because of this, harpy eagles were seen as a threat and shot indiscriminately, which contributed to a declining population. However, it’s habitat destruction that presents the greatest threat to these majestic raptors, as they need great areas of undisturbed forests to thrive.</p>\n
<h2>Zoo Miami’s commitment to harpy eagle conservation</h2>\n
<p>Working with the Wounaan Indigenous tribe of Panama, the Panama Audubon Society and the Peregrine Fund, <a href="https://www.zoomiami.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zoo Miami</a> participated in an expedition into Panama’s Chagres National Park to visit the active nest of a harpy eagle to gather data and better understand their needs and ecology.</p>\n
<h3>Magill’s expedition to a harpy eagle nest</h3>\n
<p>After hours of hiking through a lush tropical forest, we arrived at the nest tree that was approximately 140 feet tall. Though we could not see the nest at the top of the tree through the lower canopy, the droppings at the base of the tree confirmed its presence and that it was occupied.</p>\n
<p>We used a modified crossbow attached to a fishing reel to send a line over the top of the tree so that we could set up climbing ropes, with the hope of ascending to the nest to see firsthand what was in it.</p>\n
<p>As I reached the nest that was approximately 120 feet up in the massive tree, my heart skipped a beat when I saw an approximately 10-week-old harpy eagle chick sitting in the center staring at me with wonder and curiosity! I was joined by Rafael Alvarez, who had ascended before me. He had climbed to several harpy eagle nests previously and was considered one of the world’s experts.</p>\n
<p>I sat beside the nest which was about 6 feet wide and 2 feet deep. About 20 feet away on a branch of the same tree, the adult female harpy kept a close eye on us. She issued a series of calls that made me nervous, but never showed any signs of aggression. I had read reports of harpy eagles attacking people at nest sites. Rafael calmly explained that, although he was aware of the reports, he had never experienced an attack and reassured me that we weren’t in any danger.</p>\n
<p>While up there, we collected bones, including skulls and mandibles from several sloths and a skull from a kinkajou, as well as casts that had accumulated in and around the nest. Casts are regurgitated pellets that contain hair, bones, claws and other non-digestible parts of the prey. These items, when identified, would provide a wealth of knowledge about the eagle’s prey species and feeding behaviors.</p>\n
<p>After closely examining the chick, Rafael set a trap of nylon cords baited with chicken in hopes that we could capture one of the adults so that we could attach a satellite transmitter to it, which would provide us with important data on range and movement.</p>\n
<p>The following day, we were able to successfully capture the male in the trap and brought him down so that we could collect a series of measurements while also fitting him for a backpack that we would attach the satellite transmitter to. In addition, we attached a leg band with the name “Chagre” inscribed on it in reference to the national park in which he lived. After collecting all the data, Chagre was released and successfully reconnected with the female and the chick at the nest.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4342 size-full" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images6-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1003" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images6-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images6-300x118.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images6-1024x401.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images6-150x59.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images6-768x301.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images6-1536x602.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2025/08/640826_MediaCtr_Harpy_Images6-2048x802.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /></p>\n
<h2>Saving the harpy eagle with Jim Fowler</h2>\n
<p>The data we were able to collect on that expedition, combined with all the programs designed to educate the Panamanian people about the harpy eagle, resulted in Zoo Miami leading the effort to build a Harpy Eagle Center at Summit Gardens just outside of Panama City.</p>\n
<p>A leading consultant in that project was Wild Kingdom’s Jim Fowler, who had served as an inspiration and mentor to me for many years and who was one of the first biologists to publish studies that he did on harpy eagles in Guyana. Jim flew down to Panama with me when we first presented the project. His notoriety and the immense respect people had for him led to the successful completion of the center that he helped design and pick the location for.</p>\n
<p><a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/wild-kingdoms-storied-history-of-harpy-eagles"><em>Read more</em></a><em> about Ron and Jim’s incredible journey to save the harpy eagle.</em></p>\n
<p>The ultimate reward for all these efforts happened on April 10, 2002, when Panama passed a law officially declaring the harpy eagle as the national bird of Panama. Today, Panama has an annual festival celebrating the harpy eagle, and it holds a distinguished spot on everything from the national crest to the badges of a variety of Panamanian law enforcement agencies. Most importantly, it’s now federally protected and holds a place of reverence and respect among the Panamanian people who no longer fear the myths of the past.</p>\n
<p>Since that time, Zoo Miami has exhibited harpy eagles and is presently the only zoo in the United States to successfully reproduce them, with several chicks hatching over the past decade.</p>\n
<p>The very first chick that hatched was named, “Panama,” and was gifted to the country as a symbol of gratitude and partnership in the conservation of this iconic species. “Panama” continues to live at the Harpy Eagle Center outside of Panama City, where she’s cherished and revered by the many thousands of people who visit the center each year.</p>\n
<p>For me, that initial experience of sitting in a nest alongside a harpy eagle chick in the wilds of a pristine Panamanian rainforest remains the most amazing wildlife experience of my life. I will never forget having sat in a very special place where normally only eagles dare to fly.</p>\n
<p>See Ron Magill and Zoo Miami’s harpy eagles on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/video/the-most-powerful-predator-of-the-sky">The Most Powerful Predator of the Sky</a>.”</p>\n
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<p>In 1973, American wildlife was given hope for a sustainable future with the establishment of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The act was created to prevent the loss of endangered and threatened species and to preserve the places they live.</p>\n
<p>In the 50 years since the act was passed, we’ve seen remarkable stories of animal conservation. Species have made tremendous comebacks, and their habitats have been restored.</p>\n
<p>Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom is celebrating 50 years of the ESA and is proud to highlight endangered animal success stories on Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild. Sharing stories of these vulnerable animals has been an important part of the series for more than 60 years.</p>\n
<p>Watch this public service announcement from Co-Hosts Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant and keep reading to learn more.</p>\n
<p> </p>\n
<h2>How the Endangered Species Act began</h2>\n
<p><a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/what-does-a-conservationist-look-like">Wildlife conservation began years before the ESA</a>. Americans saw the decline of animals, such as bison and whooping cranes, as well as the extinction of passenger pigeons, and grew concerned as they watched familiar animals disappear. Early laws, such as the Lacey Act, put some regulations into place.</p>\n
<p>The Department of Interior made early steps toward the ESA in 1964 when it appointed the Committee on Rare and Endangered Wildlife Species. Then, in 1967, 14 mammals, 36 birds, three reptiles, three amphibians and 22 fish were named the first endangered species under the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966.</p>\n
<p>Momentum grew with the establishment of the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970 and more species were listed as endangered. The EPA outlawed DDT, a dangerous insecticide for both people and wildlife in 1972. That same year, Congress passed the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Clean Water Act. President Richard Nixon called for Congress to enact comprehensive species legislation and in 1973, the landmark ESA passed, superseding earlier acts.</p>\n
<p>Why is the ESA hailed as landmark act? Unlike earlier legislation, the ESA isn’t limited to individual species or groups of animals. It’s for all species of fish, wildlife and plants. Finally, they could all receive equal protection.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2690" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/marlin-perkins-volcano-1024x508.jpg" alt="Marlin Perkins in front of a volcano" width="1024" height="508" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/marlin-perkins-volcano-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/marlin-perkins-volcano-300x149.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/marlin-perkins-volcano-150x74.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/marlin-perkins-volcano-768x381.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/marlin-perkins-volcano-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/marlin-perkins-volcano.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<h3>Marlin Perkins and the Endangered Species Act</h3>\n
<p>As the ESA was put into law, a Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom host jumped in to help. Marlin Perkins and his wife, Carol, wrote letters of support and Marlin did interviews and PSAs to further publicize the act.</p>\n
<p>Then, in 1974, Marlin and the Wild Canid Survival and Research Center (now known as the Endangered Wolf Center) hosted the Symposium of Endangered and Threatened Species in North America in Washington, D.C. Representatives from numerous conservation organizations, as well as biologists from the U.S., Canada and Mexico, joined senate, congressional and federal government staff.</p>\n
<p>“This was the first time all the lobbyists from conservation organizations had ever spent a lot of time together and shared information with each other,” <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/marlin-perkins-daughter-shares-excitement-for-new-series">Marguerite Perkins Garrick</a>, Marlin’s daughter said.</p>\n
<p>The event created alliances among policymakers and conservation groups, who shared upcoming legislation and garnered support from one another.</p>\n
<p>“Luckily this group was in place when the ESA came up for reauthorization in 1977 because there was a fierce movement by mostly western and southern members of Congress to eliminate if not the whole act at least Section 7,” Marguerite said. “This section forbade construction of federal projects without an environmental impact statement to make sure a critically endangered species would not be harmed.”</p>\n
<p>The coalition of conservation groups banded together to save the ESA, including Section 7, allowing today’s species to continue to receive protection.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2691" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/esa-old-pamphlet-1024x640.jpg" alt="old mutual of omaha's wild kingdom endangered species collection pamphlet" width="1024" height="640" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/esa-old-pamphlet-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/esa-old-pamphlet-300x188.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/esa-old-pamphlet-150x94.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/esa-old-pamphlet-768x480.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/esa-old-pamphlet-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/esa-old-pamphlet.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<h2>Endangered Species Act species on Wild Kingdom</h2>\n
<p>Just how successful is the ESA? Extinction has been prevented for 99% of species listed as endangered or threatened. In both the classic series and Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild, our co-hosts have encountered many of these endangered species and have even seen some come off the list! Here are a few of our favorite stories.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2696" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/loggerhead-ptw-1024x508.jpg" alt="two hands petting shell of loggerhead sea turtle" width="1024" height="508" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/loggerhead-ptw-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/loggerhead-ptw-300x149.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/loggerhead-ptw-150x74.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/loggerhead-ptw-768x381.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/loggerhead-ptw-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/loggerhead-ptw.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<h3>Loggerhead turtle</h3>\n
<p>1978 — listed as threatened</p>\n
<p>In Episode 3 of Protecting the Wild, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/protecting-the-wild">Sea Creatures of the Florida Coast</a>,” Peter traveled to Florida to visit sea turtles, including the loggerhead turtle. These giant turtles are threatened by loss of habitat, vessel strikes and unintended capture in fishing gear. In the episode, Peter sees loggerheads in rehabilitation at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and even witnesses a turtle’s release back into the wild.</p>\n
<p>But this wasn’t the first time Peter encountered loggerhead turtles with Wild Kingdom. Season 25, Episode 11, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/return-of-the-giant-loggerheads">Return of the Giant Loggerheads</a>,” features Peter in 1987 on Heron Island, off the shore of Australia, where he discovered the work being done to preserve loggerheads.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2695" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/channel-island-fox-ptw-1024x508.jpg" alt="person holding channel island fox" width="1024" height="508" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/channel-island-fox-ptw-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/channel-island-fox-ptw-300x149.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/channel-island-fox-ptw-150x74.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/channel-island-fox-ptw-768x381.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/channel-island-fox-ptw-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/channel-island-fox-ptw.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<h3>Channel Island fox</h3>\n
<p>2004 — listed as endangered</p>\n
<p>2016 — delisted due to recovery</p>\n
<p>Protecting the Wild Episode 6, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/protecting-the-wild">The Lost Fox of Channel Islands</a>,” brought Peter and Dr. Rae off the coast of California to see a conservation success story. At one time, there were only 30 foxes remaining on the island. Today, the species is off the list thanks to the help of many conservationists and breeding programs.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2694" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/bff-release-ptw-1024x508.jpg" alt="two men releasing black-footed ferret at night" width="1024" height="508" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/bff-release-ptw-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/bff-release-ptw-300x149.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/bff-release-ptw-150x74.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/bff-release-ptw-768x381.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/bff-release-ptw-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/bff-release-ptw.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<h3>Black-footed ferret</h3>\n
<p>1967 — listed as endangered</p>\n
<p><a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/return-of-the-black-footed-ferret">Black-footed ferrets</a> were listed as endangered species under early legislation and were grandfathered into the ESA in 1973. These animals were once thought to be completely extinct, but were rediscovered in Wyoming in 1981, launching the Black-Footed Ferret Recovery Program.</p>\n
<p>In an <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/mutual-of-omahas-wild-kingdom-protecting-the-wild-fall-filming">upcoming episode of Protecting the Wild</a>, you’ll see the remarkable success story of black-footed ferrets as Dr. Rae and Peter travel to Wyoming, Colorado and California to learn about conservation efforts.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2693" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/peter-bald-eagle-1024x508.jpg" alt="peter gros with bald eagle" width="1024" height="508" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/peter-bald-eagle-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/peter-bald-eagle-300x149.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/peter-bald-eagle-150x74.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/peter-bald-eagle-768x381.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/peter-bald-eagle-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/peter-bald-eagle.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<h3>Bald eagle</h3>\n
<p>1967 — listed as endangered</p>\n
<p>2007 — delisted due to recovery</p>\n
<p>America’s bird, the bald eagle, was once listed as an endangered species. Today, they are once again found across many parts of North America. Watch a remarkable story of a bald eagle’s recovery in an <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/mutual-of-omahas-wild-kingdom-protecting-the-wild-fall-filming">upcoming episode of Protecting the Wild</a>.</p>\n
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<h3>Devils Hole pupfish</h3>\n
<p>1967 — listed as endangered</p>\n
<p>The world’s most endangered fish lives in an unusual place — Death Valley, California. The Devils Hole pupfish are only found in a deep cave in Death Valley National Park. But the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service are working to restore this critical species with a replica of the pond, home to captive-bred pupfish.</p>\n
<p>Watch this story in an <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/mutual-of-omahas-wild-kingdom-protecting-the-wild-fall-filming">upcoming episode of Protecting the Wild</a>.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2697" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/sea-otter-ptw-1024x508.jpg" alt="two sea otters floating on their backs" width="1024" height="508" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/sea-otter-ptw-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/sea-otter-ptw-300x149.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/sea-otter-ptw-150x74.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/sea-otter-ptw-768x381.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/sea-otter-ptw-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/sea-otter-ptw.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<h3>Sea otter</h3>\n
<p>1977 — listed as threatened</p>\n
<p><a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/how-to-be-sea-otter-savvy">Sea otters</a> are a keystone species, critical to saving the kelp ecosystem. Hunted in the 1700s and 1800s and facing habitat challenges, the sea otters have never returned to their historic population.</p>\n
<p>However, scientists are recreating ideal habitats in the wild and healing orphaned and injured otters, as you’ll see in an <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/mutual-of-omahas-wild-kingdom-protecting-the-wild-fall-filming">upcoming Protecting the Wild episode</a>.</p>\n
<p>Get a glimpse of how far sea otters have come by watching Season 12, Episode 1, “<a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/world-of-the-sea-otter">World of the Sea Otter</a>,” where you’ll see Marlin visit otters from California to Alaska in 1973.</p>\n
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2701" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/613687_WK_Article_Graphic3-1024x508.jpg" alt="peregrine falcon landing on a branch" width="1024" height="508" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/613687_WK_Article_Graphic3-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/613687_WK_Article_Graphic3-300x149.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/613687_WK_Article_Graphic3-150x74.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/613687_WK_Article_Graphic3-768x381.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/613687_WK_Article_Graphic3-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/613687_WK_Article_Graphic3.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></p>\n
<h3>Peregrine falcon</h3>\n
<p>1970 — listed as endangered</p>\n
<p>1999 — delisted due to recovery</p>\n
<p>The population of peregrine falcons declined, largely in part to DDT. Conservation organizations and federal agencies cooperated to release more than 6,000 American peregrine falcons since 1974. These falcons were rescued from extinction thanks to captive breeding and the protection from the ESA.</p>\n
<p>In Season 17, Episode 7, <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/return-of-the-falcon">“Return of the Falcon,”</a> Wild Kingdom co-hosts journeyed to areas where the falcon had become extinct. If only they knew the falcon’s great fate awaiting them!</p>\n
<p>Today, <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/article/falcon-fun-facts">peregrine falcons even call Mutual of Omaha headquarters home</a>, one of the only sites where you’ll find these falcons in Nebraska.</p>\n
<h3><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2702" src="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/613687_WK_Article_Graphic2-1024x508.jpg" alt="whooping crane looking to the right" width="1024" height="508" srcset="https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/613687_WK_Article_Graphic2-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/613687_WK_Article_Graphic2-300x149.jpg 300w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/613687_WK_Article_Graphic2-150x74.jpg 150w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/613687_WK_Article_Graphic2-768x381.jpg 768w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/613687_WK_Article_Graphic2-1536x761.jpg 1536w, https://blogs.mutualofomaha.com/wknewsroom/files/2023/11/613687_WK_Article_Graphic2.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></h3>\n
<h3>Whooping crane</h3>\n
<p>1967 — listed as endangered</p>\n
<p>North America’s tallest bird, the whooping crane, once ranged across the U.S., but today only exists at three locations in the wild. Captive breeding programs are helping reintroduce the species, and today, there are 535 whooping cranes in the wild and captivity.</p>\n
<p>Whooping cranes are featured among other endangered species in Season 21, Episode 9, <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/classic-episodes/the-unique-partnership">“The Unique Partnership.”</a> In 1983, Marlin explored the partnership between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, universities, state fish and game agencies and private organizations like the Wildlife Management Institute.</p>\n
<p> </p>\n
<p>Wondering how to help protect endangered species? You don’t need to be a conservation scientist to make a difference. <a href="https://www.mutualofomaha.com/wild-kingdom/video/10-ways-to-save-endangered-species">Learn 10 ways to save endangered species</a>.</p>\n
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