Guardians Of The Wild, series 2

Friday 7 February, 8.10pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 999)

This series follows the day-to-day challenges facing conservationists and scientists working in the Zambian wilderness. As they study animals, including elephants, lions, cheetahs, wild dogs and hyenas, their insights help them to protect Africa’s amazing wildlife, as well as its unique ecosystems.

Colombia’s Wild Coast

Tuesday 11 February, 8.10pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 999)

Colombia’s coasts – the 1,100 mile-long Caribbean and 905 mile-long Pacific – are home to a diverse range of habitats hosting a diverse range of creatures. In this two-part series, go underwater to explore how these animals live and thrive along the country’s coastlines.

Mysteries Of Evolution

Wednesday 19 February, 8.10pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 999)

Across millions of years, animals have adapted to suit their ever-changing environments by developing unique skills, body modifications and strange features. Through expert opinions from biologists and ecologists, as well as 3D animation, Mysteries Of Evolution attempts to answer your most burning questions about the animal kingdom: why zebras have stripes, why hammerhead sharks see like humans and how muskoxen survived the Ice Age.

Aerial Ireland

Monday 24 February, 8.10pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 999)

Hit new heights on a tour of the Emerald Isle, as seen from above. Using state-of-the-art drone technology, Aerial Ireland captures the country’s natural wonders and ancient ruins. A particular highlight is a visit to Trim Castle in County Meath, which is one of the locations where Braveheart was filmed, and also helped inspire the phrase “beyond the pale”. Tune in to find out why…

Kenya Wildlife Diaries

Tuesday 25 February, 8.10pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 999)

Go behind the scenes at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in northern Kenya, which looks after 15,000 animals. The staff are dedicated to protecting their native wildlife from being hunted to extinction. Whether they’re tracking down poachers, nursing an injured elephant back to health or looking after a baby rhino – it’s all in a day’s work!

Africa’s Hunters, series 2

Thursday 27 February, 8.10pm, Virgin TV Ultra HD (CH 999)

Watch Africa’s top predators by day – and by night. Thermal cameras reveal the fascinating lives of lions, leopards and hyenas in Zambia as they fight for dominance and survival in a brutal and unforgiving landscape. Impalas, flying termites, hippos, buffalo and antelopes are just a few of the other animals you’ll meet on the journey.

How to access the Virgin TV Ultra HD channel

You’ll find all the details explaining what you need here. Then simply press the up button on the EPG to easily access this great show on the Virgin TV Ultra HD channel!

To enjoy shows in UHD on Virgin TV Ultra HD, you’ll need to be a Full House/Maxit TV customer with a compatible television and a Virgin TV V6 box, powered by TiVo^®. Don’t have an Ultra HD or 4K telly? No problem. Maxit TV customers can still watch the channel through an HD set with a Virgin TV V6 box, powered by TiVo^®.

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