Dive into the heart of Africa and Asia on National Geographic Wild

During the holidays, get ready to pack your bags because the National Geographic Wild channel has decided to send you on an expedition through an extremely rich and eclectic program every Tuesday at 8:45 p.m. First stop in July on the incomparable African continent. From its deserts to its active volcanoes, through its endless lakes and rivers, Africa is a land of extremes and contrasts. The adventure continues in August with a trip to the largest continent in the world; Asia. You will be able to explore there the richness and the beauty of its territories.

Special program: In the land of Africa
Every Tuesday at 8:45 p.m.

Botswana to life, to death
Broadcast on Tuesday July 20

On the battlefields of Botswana, cunning, power and ingenuity are essential for survival. In this three-part series, learn about the myriad weapons, cunning methods and tactics used by predators and their prey to triumph. The union of the herds allows them to take power, even against the most formidable predators of the African continent. As scavengers grab the remains left in the deadliest clashes, others lead secret missions and employ unexpected strategies to defeat their greatest rivals.

Africa ruthless kingdom
Broadcast on Tuesday July 27

Immersion in the different corners of Africa: the deserts, the west coast of South Africa and under the coasts of southern Africa. This documentary series will reveal both the fascinating adaptations of animals and humans in these particular territories, but also the obstacles they face.

Special program: In the heart of Asia
Every Tuesday from 8:45 p.m., from August 17 to September 7

Giant Panda
Broadcast on Tuesday August 17 at 8:45 p.m.

Follow the life of pandas for a year, in the largest giant panda reserve in the world, at the Bifengxia Breeding and Protection Center in China. Learn about their world, their amazing characteristics, the researchers’ desire to conserve the species, and the efforts to release pandas back into the wild.

Special Mission: Sumatra Rhino
Broadcast on Tuesday August 17 at 9:40 p.m.

The Sumatran rhino is an extremely endangered species of animal with just under 100 rhinos in the wild. Scientists have studied the species in order to develop an emergency program to ensure the survival of the extremely rare pachyderm in Malaysia.

Venom Island
Broadcast on Tuesday August 24 at 8:45 p.m.

Whether on land or in the sea, discover the most dangerous inhabitants of Rinca Island in Indonesia. The second largest island in Komodo National Park, Rinca is home to an incredible amount of Komodo dragons. Green viper, Russell viper and venom-breathing cobras are the poisonous neighbors of this spine-chilling species! Find out how these animals adapted to this particular environment.

Orangutans Mission
Broadcast on Tuesday August 24 at 9.45 p.m.

Orangutan Mission captures everyday moments in orphaned orangutan rescue and rehabilitation centers. With their survival in jeopardy, the only hope for the preservation of Borneo’s orangutans lies in the hands of conservationists Sue Sheward and a team of scientists and British volunteers. The Sepilok rehabilitation center and the Tabin Wildlife nature reserve, located on the Malaysian part of Borneo, are the scene of the orangutan journey between their orphan life and adulthood. We will also follow Sue and her team in the foundation of a new rehabilitation center located in Kalimatan, on the Indonesian part of Borneo.

Destination Wild Japon
Broadcast on Tuesday August 31 at 8:45 p.m.

Japanese macaques are the most photographed primates in the world. Thousands of curious visitors come to this secluded corner of the Japanese Alps each year to watch the spectacle of snow monkeys taking a dip in their private hot spring. But this is only a small glimpse into the lives of these monkeys. What they do the rest of the time has been overlooked by the cameras until now. For a year, we join their troop and learn the true story of a young monkey, Hiro, and his bandleader friend as they brave storms, forage for food, and discover the meaning of family in the Valley of hell in Japan.

Destination Wild Philippines
Broadcast on Tuesday August 31 at 9:40 p.m.

Discover the most fascinating wild corners of these wonderful islands. As we study the relationship humans have with animals, we’ll learn how Filipinos protect these invaluable wildlife.

India discovering the leopard
Broadcast on Tuesday, September 7 at 8:45 p.m.

Go to Ladakh, in the Himalayas, to meet the snow leopards, also called ghosts of the peaks. Continue your journey through the jungles of the northeast of the country, home to the clouded leopard, the smallest of the big cats. Sandesh Kadur, wildlife reporter and member of National Geographic, goes on a mission to reveal the mysterious life of these majestic cats.

Machli
Broadcast on Tuesday, September 7 at 9:40 p.m.

True queen of Ranthambore National Park, located in India, Machli is the most famous tigress in the world. This legendary feline is a formidable warrior whose courageous exploits have made her famous. Mother of four litters of tigers, she has lived much longer than most tigers in the wild. Threatened by his own offspring, Machli now risks losing his grip on the largest territory of the park.

It should be remembered that the National Geographic Wild channel is accessible via the Canal + Offers in Overseas Territories, Parabole Réunion-Mayotte, SFR, Zeop, GO TV and exclusively in the Canal + France Offers.

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