Nickelodeon to Launch Animal-Themed Series

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Nickelodeon will turn to animal antics for its newest non-scripted series Zoofari, the network said Thursday. 

The 20-episode, clip-based series –- which premieres Feb. 5 -- will feature footage of animals from around the world, said network officials.

Zoofari, produced by Mobius.Lab Productions, will profile the lives of desert animals, dive into the underwater home of sea dwellers, and discover the unique physical characteristics of some the biggest and the smallest creatures in the world.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.