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Martin Kratt Biography

Birth Name:Martin William Kratt

Birth Place:Warren Township, New Jersey, United States

Profession Writer, Producer, Actor, Director, Cinematographer, Camera department

Fast Facts

He and his brother received an Award of Appreciation from then-Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt for their public service on behalf of conservation and environmental education
Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Duke University
Quote: "When you're actually participating and experiencing what the animals experience you really start to understand them better․"
Scuba diving is his favorite choice for outdoor recreation
Has authored eight wildlife books for children with his brother, Chris Kratt
While filming an episode of the PBS series "Zooboomafoo," he was sprayed by a skunk and smelled bad for a week
He says his goals in life are to meet all his creature neighbors and convince people to be kind to them