Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Factual genres & subject areas · Working

Natural history

Also called: wildlife documentary

ELI5

Factual work about animals, ecosystems, environments or natural processes.

Used in conversation

“The proposal needs to explain the natural history, not just promise it.”

Pitch context

Use this in nonfiction pitches to separate what is known, accessible, ethical and structurally repeatable.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Sources & evidence · 8

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.