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Animal Planet planning new 'Night' program

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Published: March. 6, 2009 at 3:21 PM

SILVER SPRING, Md., March 6 (UPI) -- Animal Planet has announced plans to air "Night," a new series about the world's most elusive nocturnal animals.

The show, for which 31-year-old animal trainer and behaviorist Brandon McMillan will serve as host, is set to debut April 8.

"I think it's in our nature to be afraid of the dark," McMillan said in a statement. "When we're kids, we're taught that monsters such as werewolves and vampires come out at night, but this show examines the real nocturnal animals -- and sometimes they're just as frightening."

"There's a certain anxiety and intensity that nighttime brings out in us -- especially when animals are involved," added Marjorie Kaplan, president and general manager of Animal Planet. "'Night' will let our audience experience those feelings -- the ones you get when you are alone, in the dark and the floorboard creaks. There's nothing like it."

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