Feral Children

Wild Child The idea of a child living on its own in the wild has captivated our society for centuries. From tales of a jungle boy raised by monkeys to twin girls nurtured by wolves. These are tragedies of humanity that defy any explanation. Or could they be described as tragedies? Over the years, theories and experiments have been debated, proposed, examined and tossed around. For some, destiny had a plan in store; particularly, for one young man from Uganda. First, we'll take an in- depth look of his captivating story from the outskirts of Kampala. Then we'll gather experts in every field from behavioral science to child psychiatry to figure out what's really going on. So join us on an intriguing investigation as Is It Real? examines the evidence and separates the facts from the depths of the jungle. TV GUIDE - Wild Child Green monkeys, wild dogs, grey wolves?chickens? Would any of these animals be capable of raising or caring for a child? What kind of world do we live in when a child has a wild animal for a caretaker? Can history confirm these phenomena or dispel them all to be a farce? Experts join in to share their knowledge as Is It Real? takes you on a fascinating journey to near and far to get to the bottom of this monkey business.