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Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown

Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown

Description: Jack Hanna has hosted TV shows about wildlife since the premiere of "Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures" in 1993 and has become a zoological authority in his 30-plus years working at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio. On "Wild Countdown," he uses his knowledge and experience to present count-down lists of rare, fascinating creatures -- appropriate, given Hanna's many appearances on "Late Show With David Letterman." Topics include beasts equipped with armor, deceptively cute -- but dangerous -- animals, and adorable baby critters.
Genre: Family, Reality-TV
Year Released: 2011
Number of seasons: 9
Number of episodes: 198
First episode air date: September 3, 2011
Awards: Telly Award for TV Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces Film/Video - Children, MORE
Network: American Broadcasting Company
Cast: Jack Hanna

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