Nat Geo Wild HD Schedule, Thu, 9 May 2024 (United Kingdom)

Break-In Bear: The swamp men use peanut butter, burgers and chicken wings to bait a havoc-wreaking bear. And Shea is nervously left to free an angry boar that's stuck in a trap. (S1, ep 3)

There's no rest for Africa's hippos, elephants and buffalo as they're forced to take on lions, hyenas and even humans.

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)

Wolf Pup Watch: A hidden camera captures the birth of a litter of wolves, and a tortoise baffles the vets with a mysterious illness. RATING: AA (S3, ep 2)

If Looks Could Quill: Dr Oakley's check-up with two porcupines turns into a surprise gender reveal. RATING: NU12 (S8, ep 6)

Teleshopping.

Shadow of the Rockies: Blinding blizzards, sudden floods and boiling sand dunes make survival a daily battle for the Rockies' mountain lions, black bears, porcupines and pronghorn. (4 of 5)

Puerto Rico: Join Christian Cooper as he kayaks through caves, hikes over waterfalls and treks into the rainforest to discover the rare and colourful birds of Puerto Rico. U. (S1, ep 4)

Olimba, a powerful leopardess rules a large area along Zambia's Luangwa river. Join her journey as a formidable hunter, brave ruler, and devoted mother. Suitable for all audiences.

Predator Paradise: Journey to the untamed wilderness of Southern Africa's Bushveld region, home to some of the African continent's most iconic predators. U. (S8, ep 5)

A Hard Day's Bite: The vets treat a Shih Tzu's bizarre sores, save a choking horse, diagnose a starving iguana and survey a menagerie of peculiar pets. (S12, ep 3)

This Little Piggy Had an Ouchie: Dr Oakley treats a limping bull bison, a dog with a mammary mass and a reindeer that's unable to shed his antlers. All ages. (S8, ep 13)

Dr Enric Sala and his team head to the southern Line Islands: home to ten times more sharks than any other reef on the planet, as they uncover the secrets of the area's ecosystem.

Head beneath the water's surface for an extraordinary look at the secret lives of whales. 12+

Love is a Cheetah Cub: The zoo goes wild for three cute cheetah cubs. But it's not all good news. Staff fight to save Arctic fox Anana, and monkey Finnick needs emergency care. (S2, ep 1)

Back on Track: Time Flies leads the blue fin fleet, while veteran boats find themselves in a slump. Will experience or luck help turn things around? U. (S11, ep 7)

Mamba Mama: Simon and Siouxsie throw their lives on the line to get a deadly snake out of a sofa. They also help a man who didn't know he was room sharing with a mamba. 12+. (S5, ep 3)

Not My First Rodeo: Dr Oakley joins a cattle roundup at a ranch, where she grabs a lasso and tries roping a calf. Plus, she treats a goat, a sheep, a horse and a dog. U. (S11, ep 11)

Close Call: As ravenous sharks threaten to derail the team's mission, Cyril and his team race to find the Giant Trevally, stopping at nothing to succeed. U. (S2, ep 8)

Whale of a Tuna: As some of the fleet make the biggest pay cheques they've seen in years, reigning champion Paul Hebert struggles to catch his first fish. U. (S11, ep 5)

Croc Swap: The daunting day has arrived, when the men must relocate the Nile crocodiles. But just how do you make a snapping, snarling 400lb king croc move house? (S2, ep 2)

Ghost in the Woods: Chris and Jessi Morse are targeted by a predator, Kaleb and Brittany teach survival skills and Alex Javor's only source of shelter is threatened. RATING: AA (S2, ep 4)