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in July. It is now available on cable provider Unitymedia's digital cable network.

Programming

*'' Animal Planet Report'' (2006–2008, 2010–2015, 2017) *''Austin Stevens: Snakemaster'' ''(Austin Stevens – Der Gefahrensucher)'' (2005–present) *'' Battleground: Rhino Wars'' ''(Rhino Wars – Kampf den Wilderern)'' (2014–present) *'' Jockeys'' (2010–present) *'' K-9 Cops'' (2011–present) *'' Lone Star Law'' ''(Lone Star Law – Die Gesetzeshüter von Texas)'' (2017–present) *'' Pet Rescue'' ''(S.O.S. Tiernotruf)'' (2004–present) *''

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'' ''(Jeff Corwins tierische Abenteuer)'' (2004–present) *''The Zoo'' ''(Bronx Zoo – Tierpark der Superlative)'' (2017–present)

References

External links

Official website
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