Educational wildlife encounters; some dangerous elements.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
Products & Purchases
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This channel contains in-video sponsorships and/or advertisements for a variety of products and services such as pet foods, bidding apps, credit cards, among many others. Links to products advertised are offered in the video descriptions. Product placement is common but not directed toward child consumers. The channel doesn't have a store, but provides a link to the Brave Wilderness website which sells merchandise such as books, outdoor apparel, and accessories. YouTube is an ad-driven platform, ad pop-ups are common and may or may not be age appropriate. The channel encourages viewers to become a Brave Crew members for $0.99/month, which offers digital stickers and wallpaper as well as exclusive content.
Violence & Scariness
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The main host, Coyote Peterson, puts himself in perilous situations with animals and insects. He draws in viewers by inflicting self-harm through a bite or a sting from venomous or poisonous creatures. Some encounters have resulted in hospitalizations. Accompanied by climactic music and sound effects, and occasional showing of blood, hives, swelling and/or redness, scenes may cause anxious, uneasy, or fearful responses for young viewers or viewers who are fearful of certain creatures. Videos and video descriptions contain both written and verbal disclaimers or warnings to not approach or handle wildlife on one's own or without a professional. Tons of spiders, snakes and bugs. Shock-factor aside, this channel is informative, encourages viewers to overcome their fear of these creatures, and to admire them from a safe distance.
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This channel encourages viewers to be curious about wildlife and natural habitats. Themes of curiosity, respect, empathy, and care for all living creatures. Encourages viewers to follow guidelines to respect animals in the wild as well as how to stay safe and recognize potentially dangerous creatures. The content, focuses mostly on exploration, wildlife education, and equipping viewers with values that will promote conservation and awareness of the natural world for future generations of wildlife advocates.
Educational Value
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The content on this channel is highly educational. Some vocabulary and technical explanations may be advanced for young children. Episodes cover topics such as animal and insect behaviors, anatomy and biology, natural habitats, and nature conservation. Inspires viewers to approach learning with curiosity and fosters other character values such as responsibility and empathy for animals and nature.
Positive Role Models
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Adults on this channel are trained professionals who engage in risky behaviors with wildlife for the sake of educating viewers. They provide appropriate disclaimers for viewers to avoid replicating the dangerous actions they may see on the channel. The hosts are relatable, joyful, engaging and convey a passion and excitement for the topics they cover. They also encourage viewers to be wildlife advocates and to conserve our environment for the many animals and creatures who call it home.
Diverse Representations
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Although this channel has recorded episodes across various continents and ecosystems, diverse human representation in their videos and work in the field of wildlife and conservation, is limited. The three main hosts of this channel are White presenting men. Occasional episodes invite female hosts with varied ethnicities.
Parents need to know that Brave Wilderness is a family-friendly wildlife education YouTube channel that takes viewers on up-close and suspenseful adventures with animal expert Nathaniel "Coyote" Peterson, aka "King of the Sting". Young, fearful, or squeamish viewers beware as "Coyote" frequently stages dangerous encounters with venomous or poisonous animals and insects intensified by dramatic music, sound effects, agonizing facial expressions and reactions upon being bitten or stung. Physical reactions to these bites and stings are well documented revealing skin lesions, swelling and redness, blood, hives, and/or rashes. Sensationalized thumbnails and titles such as "I Cut Off a Rhino's Horn" are meant to shock and draw in viewers, but you'll find that the content on this channel prioritizes education and curiosity around animal welfare and wildlife conservation and no animals are harmed in any of the videos. Every video has multiple disclaimers urging viewers not to reenact or recreate events or scenes at home. Although this channel has recorded episodes across various continents and ecosystems, diverse human representation in their videos and work in the field of wildlife and conservation, is limited. Due to the nature of the YouTube platform, viewers are subject to additional ads that may or may not be age appropriate.
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What’s It About?
BRAVE WILDERNESS is an action-packed wildlife adventure channel that educates the public by inviting them to explore and be curious about bizarre and seemingly dangerous animals and insects. The content on this channel is highly educational, but some vocabulary and technical explanations may be too advanced for young children. Coyote Peterson (animal expert) and his regular co-hosts Mark Vins (filmmaker) and Mario Aldecoa (wildlife biologist and photographer) document up-close and personal encounters with a range of animals and insects from playful and cuddly manatees to deadly creatures such as the Black Mamba snake. Hosts interact with wildlife -- frequently provoking bites and stings- -to then provide informational commentary about the featured creatures, their natural habitats, and the effects of their bites or stings on a human being. Their passion and excitement for wildlife biology, animal welfare, and conservation creates an engaging learning experience and encourages viewers to hold curiosity and empathy for all living creatures.
An adventure channel that hooks you, takes you on an immersive field trip, and before you know it leaves you all the more knowledgeable, curious, and responsible for wildlife, is a keeper. Brave Wilderness will inspire kids to dress up as their favorite wildlife YouTube host, Coyote Peterson, on career day, landing somewhere between Indiana Jones and Dora the Explorer. Coyote Peterson received an Emmy in the teen/youth program category for his informative video documenting what to do (or not to do) if you encounter a grizzly bear and landed his own show as host of Animal Planet's series: Coyote Peterson: Brave the Wild. Brave Wilderness has built a large collection of 975+ educational videos that convey positive messages around responsibility, curiosity, empathy, and human impact on local wildlife. The team fosters active and healthy community engagement, encourages viewers and subscribers to participate in conservation initiatives such as fundraisers, campaigns, animal adoption, and to follow guidelines and exercise caution and respect when encountering wildlife. While notable in the area of positive messages and educational content, Brave Wilderness can improve on the channel's diverse representations.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Brave Wilderness inspires curiosity and why this is an important character strength. After watching, what are you curious to learn more about and where can you find out more about topics of interest?
Brave Wilderness encourages viewers to act with responsibility and care for wildlife and habitats, inspiring empathy for animals and creatures we share the planet with. How can we learn more about becoming agents of change and making a positive impact on wildlife and environmental conservation in our local community?
"Coyote" Peterson and team use their channel and social media platforms to inform, inspire, and create awareness about animal welfare and wildlife conservation. If you had a YouTube channel, how would you want to inspire and teach others?
Often times YouTube will show you videos from other creators. How can you work to make sure you're staying on appropriate channels? If you notice inappropriate content, tell an adult right away.
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