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Animal Animation!


An eagle watches as a yellow chick hatches from an egg in a nest with mountains in the background. The chick holds a feather.
What are birds? : Tentacle Media x BBC

When it comes to learning about the animal kingdom, reading about creatures doesn’t compare to seeing them spring, leap, wiggle and gnaw their way through the real world.


But not everyone can get the opportunity to see or experience these things in an accessible way.


That’s the magic of animation, it grabs your attention, makes complex concepts clear and lets your audience connect emotionally with the creatures you’re trying to protect. You can even use animals to help with other complex concepts children face, like emotional wellbeing and interaction.


We can see animated animals everywhere from the big screen to the tips of our fingers on a mobile screen, it’s never been easier to get access to these incredible creatures.


For educators and environmental professionals, animation isn’t just entertainment. It’s one of the most effective tools for sparking curiosity, delivering science and encouraging action.



A cartoon bear rides a blue dolphin in the ocean, raising its arms joyfully. The background is a clear, light aqua sea.
What are mammals? : Tentacle Media x BBC


Why Animation Works So Well.


It Simplifies Complexity


  • You can boil down entire ecosystems into easy to understand, audience appropriate short form animations. This can make content reach an audience with a rage of abilities and needs.


It Builds Emotional Connection


  • Whether it’s a talking tiger or a hissing snake, you can finely craft a narrative to reflect situations and environments to make us care.


It’s for Everyone


  • Pre-schoolers, teens and grown-ups alike, the tone and subject matter can be tailored making animation universal.



Amazing Animated Animals:


Cartoon animals smiling under a vibrant rainbow. A bear stands with arms wide, surrounded by colorful animal friends, creating a joyful vibe.


  • Aimed at preschoolers, this BAFTA winning series follows Duggee, a friendly dog who leads the squirrel club. Each episode revolves around earning a badge by exploring various topics from the life cycle of a frog through to face painting.



Cartoon scuba diver and grumpy fish with a mustache in teal water. The diver wears black suit and glasses, conveying a humorous mood.
What are fish? : Tentacle Media x BBC



  • Tentacle Media produced a series of easy to digest animations exploring the differences and similarities between various animals.


  • Delve in to an entertaining and educational look at what are mammals, amphibians, birds, fish and reptiles.


  • Have you ever seen a bear surfing on a dolphin... click over there and have a look


(no dolphins or bears were harmed in the making of this animation)





Storybots (Netflix Jr)


  • Using a mix of live action, 2D animation and incredibly catchy tunes, Storybots give the audience and incredibly fun look in to various animals in a super simple way.


Cartoon toucan with a colorful beak sits on a branch against a white background. The bird appears curious and lively.

If you’re an educator or environmental communicator with a story to tell, be it about pollinators, apex predators, or misunderstood marsupials, animation can help you bring it to life in a way that captivates and educates.


Whether you’re looking to commission a short explainer or build a whole animated series, now’s the time to let those wild ideas roam free.


Let’s have a chat about letting your vision run wild!




 
 
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