Aimed at protecting Africa's future

Animal Planet International, the world's leading animal entertainment brand, is announcing the launch of its latest initiative, Animals Save the Planet - an innovative, informative and engaging series of short films focused on celebrating and protecting the natural world. The series will roll out on the network in the coming weeks in more than 200 million homes across the UK, Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.

The series of humorous animated short films feature tips from animals on how to live an eco-friendly lifestyle.

Produced for Animal Planet by Academy Award-winning studio Aardman Animations (Wallace & Gromit; Chicken Run), Animals Save the World is a funny, engaging series of 10 short clay animation films (20 to 40-seconds in length) that feature animals, in their own habitats, demonstrating how everyone can make a difference by practicing a greener lifestyle.

As humans continue to damage the environment and animal habitat, viewers can watch as some of their favourite creatures speak up, providing useful and positive tips on living a cleaner lifestyle. Each entertaining character reveals that by altering our lifestyles just a little, we can all begin to make a big difference.

Dawn French, award-winning comedian and actress, best known for her roles in long-running television series such as The Vicar of Dibley and French and Saunders narrates.