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Season 3 – Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild

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Animal expert Peter Gros and wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant highlight species under threat of extinction in the modern world and share the work of caring and compassionate conservationists, including scientists, wildlife experts and even members of the public. Gros and Wynn-Grant travel the country to explore how human activity impacts animal behavior and share how modern science, technology and other conservation techniques can help save North America's imperiled wildlife, one species at a time.
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Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild — Season 3

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Episode 1 Aired Oct 4, 2025 Panda-monium! Peter and Dr. Rae get an up-close look at an adorable pair of giant pandas that make their home at one of the country's busiest zoos; then Dr. Rae travels to a zoo in Lincoln, Neb., to learn about ongoing efforts to safeguard red pandas. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 11, 2025 Leader of the Pack Peter and Dr. Rae join the extraordinary effort to rescue critically imperiled Mexican wolves from the brink of extinction, beginning with a census of the wild population in New Mexico and capturing an alpha male by helicopter. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 18, 2025 Following the Whale Trail Dr. Rae and Peter venture to a coastal Mexican desert lagoon where gray whales, once nearly extinct from whaling, have made a remarkable recovery; they explore a wild whale nursery; Dr. Rae meets a team of researchers using cutting-edge technology. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 25, 2025 Return of the Lynx Habitat destruction and more factors have decimated the Canada lynx in the Pacific Northwest; Peter and Dr. Rae assist a native tribe and a dedicated team of wildlife biologists with an innovative program to reintroduce them back to American forests. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 15, 2025 Art & Science to Save the Sea Peter and Dr. Rae witness a crisis in the Pacific Northwest as resident orcas face a dire threat due to the decline of their food source, the Chinook salmon; they explore creative and scientific ways to bring back the population of salmon and orcas. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 22, 2025 Reef Revival Peter and Dr. Rae journey to Australia to reveal both the breathtaking beauty and fragile state of the Great Barrier Reef; they work with the Reef Restoration Foundation and Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre as they explore this unique ecosystem. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 29, 2025 Trailing Wolverines Peter and Dr. Rae are on the trail of North America's most mysterious animal, the wolverine; teaming up with conservationists, they trek into the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Mountains to gather critical data on these elusive survivalists. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 6, 2025 Saving the Sierra Bighorn In an epic saga where science meets adventure, Peter and Dr. Rae head to California's rugged Sierra Nevada to join conservationists who risk life and limb to protect one of North America's most endangered species, the Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 13, 2025 Second Chance Spider Monkeys Dr. Rae and Peter travel to southeastern Mexico and then north to the U.S. border to encounter endangered spider monkeys and the brave conservationists fighting to save them from the threats of vanishing old growth forests and the illegal pet trade. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 20, 2025 The Flamingos' Flamboyant Return Dr. Rae and Peter explore the American flamingo's comeback on an incredible journey to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula where they work with conservationists to corral birds and fit them with advanced technology to track health and migration patterns. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 17, 2026 Adventure South Dr. Rae and Peter travel to Mexico to observe spider monkeys in the Yucatán Peninsula; then, they journey to the coast to work with conservationists to corral American flamingos; then, Dr. Rae visits Panama's conservation center for the golden frog. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 24, 2026 Rescue Down Under Peter and Dr. Rae journey to Queensland, Australia, to meet the heroes on the front lines of koala conservation and delve into the world of wildlife rescue, where sick and injured koalas are nursed back to health by dedicated veterinarians. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 31, 2026 Puerto Rico's Conservation Comback Dr. Rae and Peter visit Puerto Rico, where two of Earth's rarest animals are experiencing a resurgence; they climb into the rainforest canopy to see the Puerto Rican parrot's revival and visit a head start program for the Puerto Rican crested toad. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 28, 2026 Macropod Mania! Dr. Rae and Peter adventure with a team of rescuers who care for orphaned joeys; later, they venture to the Atherton Tablelands to explore a private macropod sanctuary, where they witness the delicate rehabilitation of rare tree kangaroos. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 7, 2026 Protectors of the Wild Peter assists in the release of a lynx on Washington's Colville Indian Reservation and explores initiatives to protect salmon in Oregon; Peter and Dr. Rae visit the Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary to witness efforts to save wild mustangs. Details Episode 16 Airs Apr 18 Whale Watch In the Puget Sound, Peter and Dr. Rae witness the urgent struggle of resident orcas facing a critical threat to survival; the journey continues to a remote lagoon in Mexico's coastal desert, where gray whales have staged an extraordinary comeback. Details

Season Info

Network
NBC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Documentary, Nature, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 4, 2025
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