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* Nature Cat (a.k.a. Fred) (voiced by [[Taran Killam]]{{cite web |title=New PBS Kids Series Nature Cat Will Premiere November 25, 2015 |url=https://www.pbs.org/about/about-pbs/blogs/news/new-pbs-kids-series-nature-cat-will-premiere-november-25-2015/ |publisher=Public Broadcasting Service |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923090336/http://www.pbs.org/about/news/archive/2015/nature-cat-premiere/ |archive-date=September 23, 2015 |url-status=live}}) is a yellow house [[cat]] and the titular protagonist of the series. When his owners are not home, Fred transforms into his alter-ego Nature Cat, narrating himself as such throughout the show. In this form, he wears a green tunic with a bronze sash and a green hat with a red feather. He is the leader of the Nature Buddies, frequently using the expressions "[[tally-ho]]!" and "onward and yonward!" when initiating and continuing his adventures, lending to his optimistic and cheerful attitude in encouraging enthusiasm for the natural world. Actor and comedian Taran Killam appraises Nature Cat as a positive character for children, describing his handling of adversity as "a great example of when you fall down you get back right up... and try it again".{{cite web|title=NATURE CAT Taran Killam Interview |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsaYw6jYieA|website=YouTube| date=14 January 2016 |publisher=PBS KIDS}} He will occasionally drop from his "Nature Cat" persona where, much like a regular housecat, he can suddenly become nervous or frightened. This can include having to interact with water, lamenting "why did it have to be water?", but in these situations he ultimately ends up finding confidence to persist. When Fred turns into Nature Cat his clothes are all green. |
* Nature Cat (a.k.a. Fred) (voiced by [[Taran Killam]]{{cite web |title=New PBS Kids Series Nature Cat Will Premiere November 25, 2015 |url=https://www.pbs.org/about/about-pbs/blogs/news/new-pbs-kids-series-nature-cat-will-premiere-november-25-2015/ |publisher=Public Broadcasting Service |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923090336/http://www.pbs.org/about/news/archive/2015/nature-cat-premiere/ |archive-date=September 23, 2015 |url-status=live}}) is a yellow house [[cat]] and the titular protagonist of the series. When his owners are not home, Fred transforms into his alter-ego Nature Cat, narrating himself as such throughout the show. In this form, he wears a green tunic with a bronze sash and a green hat with a red feather. He is the leader of the Nature Buddies, frequently using the expressions "[[tally-ho]]!" and "onward and yonward!" when initiating and continuing his adventures, lending to his optimistic and cheerful attitude in encouraging enthusiasm for the natural world. Actor and comedian Taran Killam appraises Nature Cat as a positive character for children, describing his handling of adversity as "a great example of when you fall down you get back right up... and try it again".{{cite web|title=NATURE CAT Taran Killam Interview |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsaYw6jYieA|website=YouTube| date=14 January 2016 |publisher=PBS KIDS}} He will occasionally drop from his "Nature Cat" persona where, much like a regular housecat, he can suddenly become nervous or frightened. This can include having to interact with water, lamenting "why did it have to be water?", but in these situations he ultimately ends up finding confidence to persist. When Fred turns into Nature Cat his clothes are all green. |
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* Halbert "Hal" Alexander Dog (voiced by [[Bobby Moynihan]]) is an orange [[Cavalier King Charles Spaniel]] with brown ears. He is always willing to partake in Nature Cat's outdoor excursions and share discoveries even if he initially doesn't understand them. Hal is generally absent-minded, becoming a source of [[comic relief]] where he may respond to others with non-sequiturs or muddled reasoning thought out loud, but can also become blissfully unaware of when he is taken into a dangerous situation. His canine capabilities make him uninhibited in approaching messy or unpleasant situations, such as digging in the ground or smelling strong odors. He is often accompanied by an inanimate chewing toy, "Mr. Chewinsky", who he converses with when projecting his thoughts. Actor and comedian Bobby Moynihan describes him as "kinda represent[ing] the kid in all of us that's like, 'I gotta get out there, I gotta do this, I gotta do this!'. Anything Nature Cat wants him to do, if it's an adventure, he's on board".{{cite web|title=NATURE CAT Interview with Bobby Moynihan|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fGp1gNk2EA|website=YouTube| date=13 January 2016 |publisher=PBS Kids}} |
* Halbert "Hal" Alexander Dog (voiced by [[Bobby Moynihan]]) is an orange [[Cavalier King Charles Spaniel]] with brown ears. He is always willing to partake in Nature Cat's outdoor excursions and share discoveries even if he initially doesn't understand them. Hal is generally absent-minded, becoming a source of [[comic relief]] where he may respond to others with non-sequiturs or muddled reasoning thought out loud, but can also become blissfully unaware of when he is taken into a dangerous situation. His canine capabilities make him uninhibited in approaching messy or unpleasant situations, such as digging in the ground or smelling strong odors. He is often accompanied by an inanimate chewing toy, "Mr. Chewinsky", who he converses with when projecting his thoughts. Actor and comedian Bobby Moynihan describes him as "kinda represent[ing] the kid in all of us that's like, 'I gotta get out there, I gotta do this, I gotta do this!'. Anything Nature Cat wants him to do, if it's an adventure, he's on board".{{cite web|title=NATURE CAT Interview with Bobby Moynihan|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fGp1gNk2EA|website=YouTube| date=13 January 2016 |publisher=PBS Kids}} |
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* Daisy (voiced by [[Kate Micucci]]) is a white and pink [[Rabbit|bunny]] who is often the voice of reason of the Nature Buddies. She usually |
* Daisy (voiced by [[Kate Micucci]]) is a white and pink [[Rabbit|bunny]] who is often the voice of reason of the Nature Buddies. She usually carries a smartphone for use in providing supplementary information when investigating nature. Actress, comedian and musician Kate Micucci describes her as "a really sweet bunny, and she's like the middle child of the group. She's a very innocent character and she's very sweet".{{cite web|title=NATURE CAT Interview with Kate Micucci|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCW-HKbAih8|website=YouTube| date=7 January 2016 |publisher=PBS Kids}} |
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* Squeeks (voiced by [[Kate McKinnon]]) is a blue and pink [[mouse]] who is the smallest of the Nature Buddies. Actress and comedian Kate McKinnon describes her as "a sass... but sweet and so excited at the same time".{{cite web|title=NATURE CAT Interview with Kate McKinnon|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axyRIhHSaKA|website=YouTube| date=14 January 2016 |publisher=PBS Kids}} At times, Squeeks can act tomboyish and sassy, but she nevertheless stays focused at the task at hand. Though she is the smallest, she doesn't stop being a daring, fearless nature explorer. She is a reliable mouse who is always up for adventure and isn't afraid to get dirty. She also knows a lot of animals that are always eager to help out. |
* Squeeks (voiced by [[Kate McKinnon]]) is a blue and pink [[mouse]] who is the smallest of the Nature Buddies. Actress and comedian Kate McKinnon describes her as "a sass... but sweet and so excited at the same time".{{cite web|title=NATURE CAT Interview with Kate McKinnon|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axyRIhHSaKA|website=YouTube| date=14 January 2016 |publisher=PBS Kids}} At times, Squeeks can act tomboyish and sassy, but she nevertheless stays focused at the task at hand. Though she is the smallest, she doesn't stop being a daring, fearless nature explorer. She is a reliable mouse who is always up for adventure and isn't afraid to get dirty. She also knows a lot of animals that are always eager to help out. |
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* Ronald (voiced by [[Kenan Thompson]] in season 1, and [[Chris Knowings]] in seasons 2–5) is a lilac overweight [[tabby cat]] and Nature Cat's primary rival, living in the backyard next-door to him. Ronald is competitive, arrogant, fairly obnoxious, vain, and lazy, often lounging around in his hammock. Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson describes him as "always trying to outdo Nature Cat because he knows that Nature Cat's awesome and everybody likes him".{{cite web|title=NATURE CAT Interview with Kenan Thompson|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7jQu_fSKQo|website=YouTube| date=5 January 2016 |publisher=PBS Kids}} |
* Ronald (voiced by [[Kenan Thompson]] in season 1, and [[Chris Knowings]] in seasons 2–5) is a lilac overweight [[tabby cat]] and Nature Cat's primary rival, living in the backyard next-door to him. Ronald is competitive, arrogant, fairly obnoxious, vain, and lazy, often lounging around in his hammock. Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson describes him as "always trying to outdo Nature Cat because he knows that Nature Cat's awesome and everybody likes him".{{cite web|title=NATURE CAT Interview with Kenan Thompson|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7jQu_fSKQo|website=YouTube| date=5 January 2016 |publisher=PBS Kids}} |
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