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Animal Planet

Name: Animal Planet
Description: Animal Planet is a U.S. cable channel launched in 1996 by Discovery Communications, dedicated to wildlife and animal-related programming including the long-running series Meerkat Manor.

4.97

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Channel American Documentary Cable Animals Discovery Family

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Animal Planet is a U.S. cable channel launched in 1996 by Discovery Communications, dedicated to wildlife and animal-related programming including the long-running series Meerkat Manor.

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Animal Planet ranks #138 of 182 in the Channel ranking, behind Hallmark Channel, ahead of CMT.

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How good is Animal Planet?

Animal Planet scores 4.97/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Channel category.

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