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    Walt Disney’s “Seal Island”-precursor to today’s Nature Documentaries

    Today, the proliferation of nature and animal series programs on cable and regular TV could fill Seven Seas Lagoon. Everywhere you turn, shows like “Planet Earth”, “The Blue Planet”, “Wild Africa”, “The Life of Birds” and countless others are attracting more and more viewers. The beauty and scope of these modern “Nature Documentaries” about our planet enthrall millions. But I wonder how many viewers know that Walt Disney, the animation and storytelling genius was the first to pave the way for these nature programs we all love? So how did Walt, who created Mickey Mouse, and produced so many beloved full-length animation feature films, become involved in live-action educational films? …

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