Be the Creature
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Be the Creature is a creation of the Kratt Brothers (Chris
and Martin
). A wildlife series designed to immerse both the brothers and the viewers in the world of animals, Be the Creature features 13 episodes. Unlike other Kratt Brothers programs, Kratts' Creatures
and Zoboomafoo
, Be the Creature is oriented towards a teen or adult audience. The brothers place themselves in the thick of the animal world, sometimes in high-intensity or dangerous situations. The series also features some graphic footage in an effort to portray life in the wild truthfully.
A sequel, Be the Creature 2, began in 2005. The show is airing on National Geographic Wild
.
Chris Kratt
Christopher F. "Chris" Kratt is an American host of television programs Wild Kratts, Kratts' Creatures, Zoboomafoo, and Be the Creature, which airs on the National Geographic Channel....
and Martin
Martin Kratt
Martin William Kratt is an educational nature show host. He and his brother Chris Kratt grew up in Warren Township, New Jersey, and together created the children's television series Kratts' Creatures and Zoboomafoo as well as Be the Creature, which runs on the National Geographic Channel...
). A wildlife series designed to immerse both the brothers and the viewers in the world of animals, Be the Creature features 13 episodes. Unlike other Kratt Brothers programs, Kratts' Creatures
Kratts' Creatures
Kratts' Creatures is a children's television program on PBS. The show was hosted by the Kratt Brothers, Chris and Martin. It also featured Shannon Duff as Alison Baldwin and Ron Rubin as the voice of an animated anthropomorphic dinosaur. The show introduced its viewers to the world of animals. 50...
and Zoboomafoo
Zoboomafoo
Zoboomafoo is an American children's television series that aired from January 25, 1998, to April 21, 2001, and is still shown today in syndication depending on the area, and it is regularly shown on PBS Kids Sprout. A total of 65 episodes were aired...
, Be the Creature is oriented towards a teen or adult audience. The brothers place themselves in the thick of the animal world, sometimes in high-intensity or dangerous situations. The series also features some graphic footage in an effort to portray life in the wild truthfully.
A sequel, Be the Creature 2, began in 2005. The show is airing on National Geographic Wild
National Geographic Wild
Nat Geo WILD is a cable TV channel focused on animal-related programs. It is a sister network to National Geographic Channel and it is the latest channel to be jointly launched by the National Geographic Society and Fox Cable Networks. It first launched in Hong Kong on January 1, 2006, focusing...
.
Season 1
| # | Title | Airdate | Overview |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brown Bear | October 5, 2003 | |
| 2 | African Wild Dog | October 12, 2003 | |
| 3 | African Lion | October 19, 2003 | |
| 4 | Japanese Macaque | October 26, 2003 | |
| 5 | Lemur | November 2, 2003 | |
| 6 | Manatee | November 9, 2003 | |
| 7 | Coastal Creature | November 30, 2003 | |
| 8 | Chimpanzee | December 21, 2003 | |
| 9 | Banded Mongoose | January 11, 2004 | |
| 10 | Mexican Free-Tailed Bat | January 18, 2004 | |
| 11 | Great White Shark | January 25, 2004 | |
| 12 | Gelada Baboon | March 7, 2004 | |
| 13 | Eastern Gray Kangaroo | April 9, 2004 | |