In the Wild
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In The Wild is a popular nature television series produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
from 1976 until 1981. It is hosted by Harry Butler
, a noted Australian naturalist
and environmental consultant. The show is a direct predecessor to the Steve Irwin
/Crocodile Hunter
hands-on style of nature television. Butler however is always gentle and respectful in his handling of animals.
The re-runs of In The Wild continued to play into the 1990s.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as "the ABC" , is Australia's national public broadcaster...
from 1976 until 1981. It is hosted by Harry Butler
Harry Butler
William Henry "Harry" Butler CBE is an Australian naturalist and environmental consultant. He is a populariser of science and natural history for both child and adult audiences and, as conservation consultant to the Barrow Island oilfield and many other projects, has played a major role in...
, a noted Australian naturalist
Natural science
The natural sciences are branches of science that seek to elucidate the rules that govern the natural world by using empirical and scientific methods...
and environmental consultant. The show is a direct predecessor to the Steve Irwin
Steve Irwin
Stephen Robert "Steve" Irwin , nicknamed "The Crocodile Hunter", was an Australian television personality, wildlife expert, and conservationist. Irwin achieved worldwide fame from the television series The Crocodile Hunter, an internationally broadcast wildlife documentary series which he co-hosted...
/Crocodile Hunter
The Crocodile Hunter
The Crocodile Hunter was a wildlife documentary television series that was hosted by Steve Irwin and his wife Terri. The show became a popular franchise due to its unconventional approach and Irwin's approach to wildlife...
hands-on style of nature television. Butler however is always gentle and respectful in his handling of animals.
The re-runs of In The Wild continued to play into the 1990s.