Browse the full National Geographic Wild TV guide for Tuesday, 6 October 2026. 21 programmes listed , including 6 tonight. US listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.
Early Morning
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00:00 1h
Primal Survivor
S3 · E4 · Hostile Canyon DocumentaryHostile CanyonIn North America's deepest canyon, Hazen Audel makes a long solo run over mountainous terrain, wearing the traditional sandals of the Raramuri. -
01:00 1h
Primal Survivor
S2 · E5 · Killer Seas DocumentaryKiller SeasHazen Audel embarks on a brazen solo voyage as he tackles dangerous ocean currents, and raging storms to arrive at a tradition fishing ground. -
02:00 1h
Primal Survivor
S3 · E6 · Killer Blizzard DocumentaryKiller BlizzardHazen Audel tracks a caribou herd across northern Canada in the sub-arctic boreal forest, using survival techniques from the region's indigenous peoples. -
03:00 1h
Africa's Deadliest
S4 · E8 · Moving Targets NatureMoving TargetsA revealing evaluation of how an animal's instinct to move is paramount to their survival in Southern Africa, a region that's home to 230 mammal species.
Morning
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08:00 1h
The Incredible Dr. Pol
S11 · E11 · The Return of Dr. Strangeglove DocumentaryThe Return of Dr. StrangegloveDr. Pol and his team treat a red-necked wallaby with an odd protrusion, a cow and its mutant calf, and a tiny goat that weighs just two pounds. -
09:00 1h
The Incredible Dr. Pol
S11 · E10 · Beginner's Yuck TrueBeginner's YuckAs summer approaches, Pol Veterinary Services busily handles seemingly nonstop calls, and Dr. Pol, Dr. Brenda and Dr. Emily welcome in some additional help. -
10:00 1h
The Incredible Dr. Pol
S10 · E9 · Itchin' for A Stichin' TrueItchin' for A Stichin'Dr. Emily rushes to treat a dog that had been shot, and then responds to another call involving an injured Beagle. -
11:00 1h
The Incredible Dr. Pol
S11 · E8 · Foaly Moses! DocumentaryFoaly Moses!The Pol family puts aside their house calls for the day to attend to their Friesian horse as she prepares to give birth after 11 long months.
Daytime
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12:00 1h
The Incredible Dr. Pol
S11 · E7 · Sheep-a-Dee--Doo-Dah DocumentarySheep-a-Dee--Doo-DahCharles is determined to help the Pols have a sustainable future by leading the efforts to go green both at the clinic and at home. -
13:00 1h
The Incredible Dr. Pol
S11 · E6 · Wizard of Paws DocumentaryWizard of PawsAt the clinic, the vets treat a crew of canine patients, including limping labs, damaged Great Danes, pimpled Pomeranians, and terriers with tooth trouble. -
14:00 1h
The Incredible Dr. Pol
S11 · E5 · Cranes, Sprains & Automobiles DocumentaryCranes, Sprains & AutomobilesIn a snowstorm, Dr. Pol has a late-night emergency at the clinic, and Diane handles a power outage; Dr. Pol treats a Sandhill Crane's life-threatening injuries. -
15:00 1h
The Incredible Dr. Pol
S11 · E4 · Twist and Snout DocumentaryTwist and SnoutPol Veterinary Services welcomes Dr. Emily's husband to the staff in time to help with some difficult cases, including a complicated calving in bad weather. -
16:00 1h
The Incredible Dr. Pol
S11 · E3 · Doc Nose Best DocumentaryDoc Nose BestIn harsh weather, the veterinarians respond to some wild cases, including an unruly boar with sharp tusks, a near-fatal skunk attack, and a twisted uterus. -
17:00 59m
The Incredible Dr. Pol
S17 · E12 · You Bruise, You Lose DocumentaryYou Bruise, You LoseWinter weather doesn't deter Pol Vet's dedicated docs as they treat animal eye infections, accidental overdoses and scaly skin conditions. -
17:59 59m
The Incredible Dr. Pol
S17 · E9 · Walking in a Winter Pol-ar Land DocumentaryWalking in a Winter Pol-ar LandThe docs battle freezing conditions and sub-zero cold weather - and an unseasonal Michigan snowstorm - to make sure their patients are healthy and safe.
Evening
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18:58 59m
Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under
S2 · E15 · The Devil You Know DocumentaryThe Devil You KnowA Tasmanian devil suffering from a deadly disease is carefully treated by the staff at the Taronga Zoo Sydney, which is on the shores of Sydney Harbour. -
19:57 59m
Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under
S2 · E13 · Rhi-yes or Rhino? DocumentaryRhi-yes or Rhino?Two Taronga rhinoceros may be pregnant, so veterinarians at the Taronga Zoo Sydney utilize different methods to determine their expectant status. -
20:56 58m
Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under
S2 · E7 · Pup, Pup and Away DocumentaryPup, Pup and AwayThe staff at the Taronga Zoo Sydney, which is located on the shores of Sydney Harbour, welcomes its newest addition, an Australian sea lion pup. -
21:54 58m
Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under
S2 · E8 · Monkey May I? DocumentaryMonkey May I?Pygmy marmosets, the smallest primates, show off their big personalities to the staff at the Taronga Zoo Sydney, which is on the shores of Sydney Harbour. -
22:52 57m
Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under
S2 · E9 · Battle of the Bellows DocumentaryBattle of the BellowsKoalas, lions, siamangs and more compete for the most boisterous bellow as the staff at the Taronga Zoo Sydney, watches on to find out what will happen next. -
23:49 59m
Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under
S2 · E11 · Roo Can't Chew DocumentaryRoo Can't ChewA kangaroo having a difficult time chewing is treated by the professional staff at the Taronga Zoo Sydney, which is on the shores of Sydney Harbour.