7/31 STEPHANIE ARNE, MUTUAL OF OMAHA'S "WILD KINGDOM", SECOND SEASON, LISA KATIC, R.D.

STEPHANIE ARNE , THE HOST OF MUTUAL OF OMAHA'S "WILD KINGDOM - SECOND SEASON

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Launches Second Installment of Web Series

Ever wonder how a young cheetah became best friends with a Labrador Retriever at the Dallas Zoo? Or what about elephants’ intelligent social structure or the wacky world of penguins?

Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom web series is back and better than ever, with new videos featuring Wild Guide Stephanie Arne exploring the answers to these very questions and presenting an up-close and personal look at some of the world’s most fascinating and beloved creatures.

The second installment of the Wild Kingdom web series debuted on July 17 with an in-depth look at the complex world of elephants.  It can be viewed at www.WildKingdom.com or on the Wild Kingdom YouTube channel. New Wild Kingdom videos will be added biweekly through August.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the iconic television show, Wild Kingdom last year named Arne its new Wild Guide and began production of original videos designed exclusively for the web.

On Thursday, July 31st, host Stephanie Arne will be available for radio interviews to share her amazing, strange, and funny stories about her encounters with the world’s most amazing wildlife.

About Stephanie Arne: Stephanie Arme is Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Wild Guide. As Wild Guide, Arne hosts an online version of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom that features short, dynamic, and fun videos exploring the modern-day Wild Kingdom. Originally from South Dakota, Arne began her career at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.  An accomplished wildlife educator, she has field wildlife experience around the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Borneo, and Papua New Guinea.


LISA KATIC, R.D - REGISTERED DIETITIAN AND EXPERT ON BEVERAGE CHOICES AND HEALTH - HOW AMERICA HYDRATES: FLUIDS - FACT VS FICTION

We have never had so much choice when it comes to staying hydrated during the dog days of summer – with hundreds of brands, flavors and varieties of refreshing options in the beverage aisle!   When it’s hot or during exercise, people can lose up to two quarts of fluids an hour* – so having plenty of beverages and fluid-rich foods each day is especially important this time of year.  
From soft drinks in a wide range of calories to bottled and flavored waters, ready-to-drink teas and more, registered dietitian and nutrition expert Lisa Katic shareS the latest on the myriad choices available to consumers today, as well as hydration tips, and debunking beverage myths to help us separate fact from fiction on the most asked beverage questions.

Lisa Katic, R.D.   Washington, DC-based Katic is a registered dietitian and expert on beverage choices and health.   She’s appeared on NBC Today Show, CNN, Food Network and other outlets to share her insights and knowledge of beverages and hydration.   She can discuss the latest research in non-alcoholic beverages, foods for hydration and answer hydration-related questions.