Discovery Communications, Inc. (Discovery) is a global nonfiction media and entertainment company that provide programming across multiple distribution platforms worldwide. It also has a diversified portfolio of Websites and other digital media services, develops and sells curriculum-based education products and services, and provides postproduction audio services. Discovery operates in three segments: U.S. Networks, International Networks and Education and Other. The Company�s U.S. Networks, consists principally of domestic cable and satellite television networks, Websites and other digital media services. Its International Networks consists of international cable and satellite television networks and Websites. Education and Other consists of curriculum-based education product and service offerings and postproduction audio services. On November 2, 2011, it acquired a non-fiction entertainment production company. On December 29, 2011, it acquired a Latin American cable channel.