National Geographic WILD TV Guide — Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Early Morning

00:00 1h

Savage Kingdom

S1 · E3 · The Rebel Army

A hyena pack prepares to attack a pride of lions

A hyena pack prepares to attack a pride of lions that have driven them from their territory

01:00 1h

Animal Fight Club

S6 · E2 · Firepower

Battles between wild animals

Battles between wild animals, using footage shot by wildlife film-makers and members of the public

02:00 1h

The Incredible Dr Pol

The Inedible Dr Pol

Clips of unusual things eaten by animals

What do dishrags, sweatshirts and fishhooks have in common? They've all been eaten by patients at Pol Vet Services

03:00 1h

Yukon Vet

S8 · E1 · The Big Bad Wolf

Dr Oakley and her daughters attempt to bond with a lone wolf

Dr Oakley and her daughters travel to the AWCC where they attempt to bond with a lone wolf. Plus, they give a bald eagle a much-needed mani and pedi

04:00 1h

Animal Fight Club

S2 · E4 · Coyotes, Crabs & Eagles

A coyote pack fights over a bison carcass

A coyote pack fights over a bison carcass, a bald eagle is involved in aerial combat and two giant salamanders get into a brawl when one tries to steal the other's brood

05:00 30m

Teleshopping

Teleshopping.

05:30 30m

Teleshopping

Teleshopping.

Morning

06:00 30m

Teleshopping

Teleshopping.

06:30 30m

Teleshopping

Teleshopping.

07:00 1h

Cruise TV with LoveitBookit

S1 · E176

08:00 1h

Yukon Vet

S11 · E19 · Pura Vida

The team assess a pair of jaguars at a wildlife sanctuary in Costa Rica

At a wildlife sanctuary in Costa Rica, the team assess a pair of jaguars and a three-toed sloth, plus they treat a black river turtle and a tayra

09:00 1h

Bizarre Animal Friends

S5 · E1 · A Pig and His Pooch

The show examining surprising animal friendships returns

The show examining surprising animal friendships returns, beginning with the world's smallest stallion and his canine pal, and two rhinos that are guarded by sheep

10:00 1h

World's Weirdest

S1 · E3 · Funny Farms

The world's most bizarre farms

A look behind closed barn doors to reveal some of the world's most bizarre farms, from breeding edible insects to milking spiders

11:00 1h

Python Hunters

S3 · E1 · Death by Viper

The team searches for a crocodile in Costa Rica

The team returns to Costa Rica, and searches for a crocodile in murky, chest-deep water

Daytime

12:00 1h

The Incredible Dr Pol

Working Pol-Vertime

The vets deal with after-hours emergencies

After-hours emergencies call on Dr Pol to save a puppy hit by a golf cart and a goat having seizures

13:00 1h

Yukon Vet

S8 · E8 · Porcupine Posse

Dr Oakley checks up on Bindi's pups to get them ready for adoption

Dr Oakley checks up on Bindi's pups to get them ready for adoption. Plus, there is a problem infesting the reindeer at the AWCC

14:00 1h

Pristine Seas: The Power of Protection

Explorer Enric Sala travels the globe to save the oceans

Following National Geographic explorer Enric Sala and his Pristine Seas project, as they travel the globe to save the oceans

15:00 1h

Africa's Hunters

S2 · E2 · Brothers in Arms

A pride of lions faces a struggle to survive during Zambia's rainy season

A pride of lions faces a struggle to survive when cubs are born during Zambia's rainy season. The lions must fight off hyenas and avoid being trampled by elephants

16:00 1h

Heartland Docs

S4 · E1 · May the Horse Be with You

The Schroeders welcome three new horses to their riverside home

In between saving puppies and cows, the Schroeders see dreams come true when they introduce a trio of horses to their new riverside home

17:00 1h

Snakes in the City

S6 · E3 · There's a Snake in the Fridge!

It's mamba season and the deadly snakes are playing hard-to-get in the trees

It's mamba season and the deadly snakes are playing hard-to-get in trees, boxes and even a fridge. Simon Keys risks his life to save them

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 1h

Yukon Vet

S7 · E3 · Bears on a Plane

Two bear cubs in recovery need Dr Oakley's expertise

Two bear cubs in recovery need Dr Oakley's expertise as they embark on a long journey to a new home. Meanwhile, two baby goats are in need of castration

19:00 1h

Secrets of the Bees

S1 · E1 · The Hive

Part one of two. Insights into bee intelligence

National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory reveals the hidden world of bees and the extraordinary secrets behind their success. From the broomstick bee's ingenious architecture to the meat-eating bee of the Amazon rainforest, their remarkable talents are uncovered alongside new insights into bee intelligence. Through the life of one honeybee, follow her bustling hive as her sisters race to survive the winter.

20:00 1h

Secrets of the Bees

S1 · E2 · The Pollinators

Part two of two. Challenges facing bees around the world

National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory returns to the honeybee sisterhood as they race to rebuild before winter. Across the planet, other bees face challenges of their own, from Dawson's bees battling for mates to honeybees facing the global spread of varroa mites. With Explorer Dr. Sammy Ramsey, Bertie explores the mounting pressures on bees and the bold solutions to secure their future.

21:00 1h

Secrets of the Penguins

S1 · E1 · Heart of the Emperors

Documentary following the lives of penguins in the Southern Hemisphere

Documentary following the lives of penguins in the Southern Hemisphere. In Antarctica, emperor penguin societies reveal mysterious bonds forged from birth

22:00 1h

Secrets of the Penguins

S1 · E2 · Survival of the Smartest

The banded penguins ventured far beyond their icy homes

The banded penguins ventured far beyond their icy homes, mastering deserts, tropical islands and even city life - to become perhaps the smartest of all

23:00 1h

Ice Road Rescue

S7 · E1 · Marathon Mission

Thord and Bjoern have to rescue a truck from falling into a lake

Thord and Bjoern are tested to the limits when they have to rescue a truck from falling into a lake

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