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Dangerous Encounters with Brady Barr in Malaysia
Catch the 2-Hour Simulcast of “The Most Dangerous Encounters & Dangerous Encounters (Season 7)” on National Geographic Channel (Astro Ch 553) and Nat Geo Wild (Astro Ch 550) on 27 June at 8.00pm
Kuala Lumpur, 22 June 2012 – Renowned National Geographic reptile expert and host of the popular series Dangerous Encounters on Nat Geo Wild (Astro Ch 550), Dr. Brady Barr, was in Malaysia in search of adventure, and the exploration of the reptilian wildlife that Malaysia has to offer.
As a reptile expert, Brady has made it his life’s mission to study and protect some of the world’s most dangerous and endangered animals, particularly crocodiles and alligators. His hands-on style and engaging personality, combined with his breadth of scientific knowledge, allows him to bring the most exciting animals on the planet straight into people’s living rooms. He has journeyed to five continents and over 70 countries and interacted with a menagerie of creatures from the Humboldt Squid to the Japanese Giant Salamander.
Underpinning his work is a deep commitment to conservation. His deepest passion is reserved for animals that most people view as terrifying monsters; crocodiles and alligators. He is the only person in history to capture and study all 23 species – a feat unlikely to ever be repeated, and one he uses to raise awareness for the plight of crocodilians everywhere.
Brady’s visit coincided with the premiere of his latest series, Dangerous Encounters, season 7. Most Dangerous Encounters & Dangerous Encounters 7 will be kicking off with a 2-hour simulcast, exclusively on National Geographic Channel (Astro Ch 553) and Nat Geo Wild (Astro Ch 550) on 27 June at 8.00pm. Thereafter, new episodes of Dangerous Encounters will be shown every Wednesday at 8.00pm on Nat Geo Wild.
Mr Basil Chua, Territory Head, Fox International Channels Malaysia (FIC) said, “Dr Brady Barr, is a National Geographic reptile expert and he is the only expert in the world today who have captured and studied all the crocodilian species. The breath of his knowledge matched by his charisma as the leading television presenter on Nat Geo Wild, continues to inspire Malaysians to better understand the reptilian family, some of which are facing extinction in the face of our modern world.”
FIC is proud to telecast the premiere of Dangerous Encounters series on Nat Geo Wild – which is currently available in 4 different languages – English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and Tamil, 24-hours daily.
Nat Geo Wild is currently the No. 1 Factual Entertainment channel in Malaysia, reaching out to 3 million Astro TV households and over 18 million viewers nationwide. The success of Nat Geo Wild is due to the fact that the channel aims to educate viewers about all creatures and their unique roles and place in the eco system. The channel also supports and encourages wildlife conservations.
Brady’s visit to Malaysia was even more significant as he received support from the Ministry of Education (MOE), Academy of Science Malaysia and Malaysian Nature Society.
A total of 120 students were present at Zoo Negara during an event with Brady and they were fascinated as he demonstrated how to handle a snake without causing any sort of harm or damage to the creature.
“As a herpetologist, I am passionate about reptiles and amphibians. There is such a natural beauty to them and it is amazing that Malaysia is home to some of the finest species. I can’t wait to get out there to see them,” said Brady. In expressing his excitement, Brady was quick to highlight that these creatures should be treated with caution.
“It is also absolutely crucial that people realize that these creatures should only be handled when there is a need to – when they are sick, or for educational purposes,” he added.
Below are safety tips from the Dr. Brady himself:
Brady’s Tips to Avoid Snake Attacks:
1. Never ever attempt to pick-up a snake. It takes an expert to determine whether it is venomous or not.
2. If you see a snake, just back away. Snakes will not chase you as they are not aggressive.
3. The only time you’ll be bitten is if you step on the snake or try to pick it up.
4. Keep your yard and home free from trash and clutter, avoid things that will attract rodents and then subsequently attract snakes.
Brady’s Tips to Avoid Crocodile Attacks:
1. Do not go fishing while wading in water and never attach caught fish to your body.
2. Do not let your kids or pets play around water’s edge. And avoid any activities along water’s edge, especially at dusk.
3. Never approach a crocodile. If you see it, maintain your distance and back away slowly.
4. Never feed crocodiles! This is very dangerous because they become conditioned to associate people with food.
Don’t miss out on Brady’s Most Dangerous Encounters & Dangerous Encounters, Season 7, premiering with a 2-hour simulcast on National Geographic Channel (Astro Ch 553) and Nat Geo Wild (Astro Ch 550) on 27 June at 8.00pm. New episodes will be telecast every Wednesday at 8pm on Nat Geo Wild.
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In Malaysia, FOX International Channels operates, National Geographic Channel, National Geographic Channel HD, National Geographic Wild, National Geographic Adventure, National Geographic Music, STAR World, STAR World HD, FOX Movies Premium, FOX Movies Premium HD, FOX, FOX Crime HD, FX HD, BabyTV, tvN HD, Channel [V] Taiwan, STAR Chinese Channel and STAR Chinese Movies 2.
About Astro Malaysia Holdings
Astro Malaysia Holdings Sdn Bhd is Malaysia’s leading integrated cross-media group with operations in 4 key businesses: Pay TV, Radio, Content and Digital. Launched in 1996, Astro today has a 50% penetration of TV homes in Malaysia or 3.1 million customers, making it a key pay TV operator in Southeast Asia. Astro broadcasts over 153 channels, of which 21 are in HD, is a leading edge innovator with its introduction of HD, 3D and PVR – a first in Malaysia, and also Video On Demand, Over-the-top content and IPTV service. It is the leading aggregator, creator and distributor of original multi-language content of various genres across multi-channels. Its radio network both terrestrial and digital covers all key languages cumulatively reaching 13 million listeners a week and ranked among the top 10 stations in the country. Its digital arm involved in digital publishing, applications and platforms as well as publication of entertainment and lifestyle magazines locally. For details, log on to www.astro.com.my;
