Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures

People who train unusual canines include a woman who teaches deaf dogs to understand sign language; those who train guide dogs for the blind; and law-enforcement officials who teach dogs to detect drugs.

Jungle Jack spends a day with elephant researcher Cynthia Moss at her camp in Kenya. He discovers how researchers study, observe, and identify these African elephants when they surround him.

Jungle Jack travels on a safari to Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park to encounter crocodiles, elephants, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, wildebeests, and lions.

Chimpanzees are observed near Uganda's Charbura River Gorge. Also: a trip to a wildlife education center that cares for orphaned animals.

Jack travels to Kenya to visit a wildlife center and a sanctuary to learn ways to protect endangered animals. Included: caring for baby elephants and black rhinoceroses.

Wildlife in Masai Mara, Kenya; plants; a bushman demonstrates survival techniques.

In Kenya, Jack visits a giraffe center and a school where children are learning about wildlife conservation.

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Jack's trip to Africa is highlighted with clips and anecdotes.

Jungle Jack heads to Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Rain Forest due to the mountain gorilla population almost in extinction. His quest begins as his guide, Congo, takes him deep into the African jungle in search for mountain gorillas.

Jungle Jack heads to Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Rain Forest due to the mountain gorilla population almost in extinction. His quest begins as his guide, Congo, takes him deep into the African jungle in search for mountain gorillas.

Jack's search for polar bears in the Arctic includes a look at an Eskimo community and an overnight stay in an igloo.

Jack investigates the bond that unites conservationists, zookeepers, researchers and animals.

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At a Florida turtle hospital, Jack helps free a wounded turtle from a fishing line and learns about a new virus.

Hundreds of snakes await Jack at a Florida serpentarium, where venom is extracted for various uses.

In the Florida Keys, Jack visits a dolphin research center; and observes the endangered key deer.

Jack travels to the Cayman Islands to study stingrays. Also: tarpon are observed.

A look at the work involved in learning to handle and train animals. Jack becomes a student for a day and does some field work with animals.

Jack visits a shelter in Los Angeles that cares for rescued animals. Observed are lions and grizzly bears.

Infant walruses and elephant seals are among the pinnipeds Jack observes in the Pacific.

A bird trainer introduces Jack to a talking parrot and demonstrates his training techniques with macaws and condors.

Jack examines a training program for rescue dogs, such as those used in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City bombing.

On a visit to South Africa, Jack tours a bird park in Capetown; and observes penguins on Boulder Beach.

Cheetahs are studied in South Africa. Also: wild dogs and hyenas.

The black rhinoceros is observed in South Africa. Also: lions, giraffes and elephants.

Crocodiles and hippopotamuses are observed in the St. Lucia Wetlands in Africa where Jack talks with a researcher studying crocodile feeding and breeding habits.