Ellen DeGeneres Signs with Discovery for Natural-History Content

Emmy Award winner and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has entered into an exclusive multiyear deal with Discovery to collaborate on a slate of natural-history content.

Exclusive to Discovery in the natural-history space, DeGeneres will develop and produce a variety of specials, series and documentaries that will feature her both in front of and behind the camera. The lineup will highlight the wonders of the natural world and the wildlife that inhabits it for both Discovery Channel and discovery+.

Endangered, from Discovery and the BBC Natural History Unit, will follow the effort of dedicated wildlife conservationists across the globe as they work to compile the latest version of The Red List—a comprehensive record of the state of the world’s wildlife. DeGeneres will both serve as an executive producer and narrate the documentary, the first time she has done so on a project. Endangered will launch on discovery+ on Earth Day, April 22.

DeGeneres said: “I’m so excited to partner with Discovery. I’ll get to discover all kinds of things about incredible animals. For instance, did you know the Ring-Tailed Lemur’s tail is longer than its body? I think that’s his tail. I hope that’s his tail. I have so much to discover with Discovery.”

Nancy Daniels, chief brand officer for Discovery and factual, said: “Ellen’s dedication to the environment and her love for all animals, including the most endangered creatures who call our planet home, is unmatched… We welcome Ellen and her team to the Discovery family as she brings her humor, her voice, and her ability to inspire to these important passion projects.”