''Jim Henson's Animal Show'' is an American
children's television series
Children's television series (or children's television shows) are Television show, television programs designed specifically for Child, children. They are typically characterised by easy-going content devoid of sensitive or adult themes and are ...
from
the Jim Henson Company that aired from October 3, 1994, to June 28, 1998. The show premiered as part of ''
The Fox Cubhouse'' for its first two seasons. The show later moved to
Animal Planet
Animal Planet (stylized in all lowercase since 2018) is an American multinational pay television channel focusing on the animal kingdom owned by the Warner Bros. Discovery Networks unit of Warner Bros. Discovery. First established on June 1 ...
with its third season released as early as February 18, 1998.
Plot
Stinky the
Skunk
Skunks are mammals in the family Mephitidae. They are known for their ability to spray a liquid with a strong, unpleasant scent from their anal glands. Different species of skunk vary in appearance from black-and-white to brown, cream or gi ...
and Jake the
Polar Bear
The polar bear (''Ursus maritimus'') is a large bear native to the Arctic and nearby areas. It is closely related to the brown bear, and the two species can Hybrid (biology), interbreed. The polar bear is the largest extant species of bear ...
host a talk show where they interview two different species of animals per show.
Some episodes interview only one animal. The interviewees talk about themselves, as video clips are played of real animals of the same species.
References
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{{Fox Kids
1994 American television series debuts
1998 American television series endings
1990s American children's comedy television series
American children's education television series
BBC children's television shows
Fox Kids
Animal Planet original programming
Nature educational television series
Seven Network original programming
American television shows featuring puppetry
Television series about bears
Television series by The Jim Henson Company
The Muppets television series
American English-language television shows