Kratt brothers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chris and Martin Kratt
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The Kratt brothers in 2010
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| Born |
Martin William Kratt
Christopher Frederick James Kratt Martin: December 23, 1965 Chris: July 19, 1969 |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
| Television | Wild Kratts Zoboomafoo Kratts' Creatures Be The Creature |
| Spouse(s) | Martin:
Laura Wilkinson
(m. 2000)Chris: Tania Armstrong
(m. 2000) |
| Children | Martin: 2 Chris: 2 |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Genre | Animals |
| Subscribers | 54.2 thousand |
| Total views | 6.7M views |
Martin Kratt and Chris Kratt are two brothers from the United States. They are famous for hosting and creating exciting nature shows for kids. They love animals and teach people all about wildlife.
You might know them from their popular TV shows like Wild Kratts, Zoboomafoo, and Kratts' Creatures. They are also wildlife filmmakers and even have a YouTube channel!
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Meet the Kratt Brothers
Martin Kratt was born on December 23, 1965. His younger brother, Chris Kratt, was born on July 19, 1969. They grew up in Warren Township, New Jersey. Their dad, William Kratt, made musical instruments.
The brothers both went to Watchung Hills Regional High School. Later, they were honored by their school in 2013. Martin studied zoology at Duke University. Chris studied biology at Carleton College. These studies helped them learn a lot about animals and nature.
Their Amazing TV Shows
The Kratt brothers have made many popular TV shows that teach kids about animals.
- Kratts' Creatures: This was one of their first shows. It introduced viewers to different animals and their habitats.
- Zoboomafoo: This show aired from 1999 to 2001 on PBS Kids. Martin and Chris went on adventures with a playful lemur named Zoboomafoo. They explored the animal world together.
- Be the Creature: This series was shown on the National Geographic Channel and CBC. It allowed viewers to see what it's like to be different animals.
- Wild Kratts: This is one of their most famous shows. It airs on PBS Kids and TVOKids. In Wild Kratts, animated versions of Martin and Chris go on missions to learn about animals. They use special "creature power suits" to gain animal abilities.
The brothers have also appeared in other TV shows. They were in an episode of Odd Squad called "Night Shift." They also voiced bat characters in a Nature Cat crossover episode. In the Molly of Denali episode “Cry Wolf,” they helped Molly find a missing pack of wolves.
A Mantis Named After Them
In 2017, something very cool happened! A scientist named Dr. Gavin Svenson discovered a new species of mantis. He named it Liturgusa krattorum after Martin and Chris Kratt. This was to honor their great work in educational television. A special Wild Kratts episode was even made to celebrate this new mantis!
Their Lives Today
Since 2008, the Kratt brothers have lived in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This is where they film and produce their popular TV series, Wild Kratts.
Martin Kratt's Family
Martin Kratt is married to Laura Wilkinson. They have two sons named Ronan and Gavin. Both Ronan and Gavin have appeared in Wild Kratts.
Chris Kratt's Family
Chris Kratt is married to Tania Armstrong, who is an interior designer. They got married in 2000 in Botswana. Chris and Tania have two sons, Aidan and Nolan. Like their cousins, Aidan and Nolan have also had roles in Wild Kratts as animated characters.
