Discovery Communications Company Description
This company helps people discover nature and science programming right from their living rooms. Discovery Communications, Inc. (DCI) is a leading operator of cable channels focused primarily on such topics as history, natural and physical science, and technology. Its portfolio is anchored by the Discovery Channel, which reaches about 95 million US homes and is broadcast in more than 170 other countries. DCI also runs Animal Planet, The Military Channel, The Science Channel, and TLC (The Learning Channel). In addition, the company offers video-on-demand and publishes content online through such Web sites as HowStuffWorks.com.
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