Nat Geo Wild HD Schedule, Today (United Kingdom)

Swamp Shootout: As staff of Billi Swamp Safari return, the park is in chaos. With one gator on the loose and another threatening to eat her offspring, new recruits are tested. (S3, ep 1)

Search & Destroy: Locked in a nightmarish game of hide and seek, Africa's creatures need wit, tactics and a huge amount of courage if they are to escape certain death. (S4, ep 5)

Mush! Mush!: From surgeries to vaccines, Dr Oakley gets man's best friend back on the mend. She also helps an owner make a tough decision about his ailing dog. (3 of 3)

Reindeer Pedicure: Deep dive into a rhino's mouth, then give pedicures to a group of reindeer, before taking an afternoon stroll with a vulture. U. (S5, ep 2)

Even If It Quills Me: Dr Oakley treats a moose with an eye injury, a rescued pig and a dog with a porcupine vendetta. All ages. (S8, ep 14)

Teleshopping.

Gator Breakout: The men discover a breach in their security when a huge alligator escapes from 'Alcatraz', part of the park that houses the most dangerous alligators in Florida. (S2, ep 3)

Release the Beast: There are no prizes for second place when wild animals face off and fight. These battles reveal the lengths creatures go to in order to survive and conquer. (S5, ep 7)

Thievery and treachery are second nature for the robber crabs that rule over Christmas Island. However, these brash crustaceans are facing big trouble in paradise.

Believe It Or Not: From grizzlies on the Alaskan frontier to our very own pet pooches, witness some of the weirdest and wackiest behaviour in the animal kingdom. (4 of 6)

Dr. Pol-Ar Express: An ice storm shuts down the clinic, but when treacherous weather leaves injured animals in its wake, Dr Pol and his team rush to the rescue. U. (S12, ep 11)

Dirty Rotten Chompers: Dr Oakley scrambles to save a dog after it ingests human supplements, operates on a deer's suspicious lump and removes the eye of an alpaca. 12+. (S11, ep 2)

Desert Of The Red Kangaroo: Mini series exploring the diversity of Australia and its iconic wildlife, beginning with the plight of the desert-dwelling red kangaroo. (1 of 4)

Jurassic Jungle: Explore the natural wonders Down Under, including some of the largest crocodiles on Earth, curious birds of paradise and the huge and flightless cassowary. (2 of 4)

Snaky, Breaky Heart: The flamingos get their annual exam, and two adorable manatee orphans arrive at the zoo before returning to the wild. RATING: AA (S3, ep 3)

Marciano on Deck: After missing several trips with the boys, Dave Marciano returns to the Hard Merch to prove his worth. U. (S11, ep 15)

Kindergarten Terror: Siouxsie comes face-to-face with a green mamba and Simon gets a narrow escape. Plus, the pair catch two bizarre snakes that don't belong in Durban. 12+. (S6, ep 5)

Pura Vida: 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. U. (S11, ep 19)

Around the World: Watch Malaysian tiger Kalu discover her new habitat, and encourage Tink and Loki's baby African penguin to emerge from his shell. 7+. (S5, ep 3 of 3)

Tiny Jungle Queens: Under the rainforest canopy of Central America is a secret world ruled by insects, where the tiny queens will give everything to build their empires. U. (S1, ep 3)

No Time to be Terrified: On two continents, happy couples enjoying nature accidentally trigger attacks by very different animals. (S1, ep 3)

Hungry Winter: As temperatures drop to record lows, the next generation of Alaskans must adapt if they want to live another day. RATING: AA (S2, ep 12)