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Wild Florida 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 7 PM 

Florida is home to beaches, coral reefs, pine forests and the famous Everglades wetland, but a growing human population and abandoned exotic pets like pythons are threatening this wild paradise. Can Florida's ecosystems continue to weather the storm?

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 07/07/2021 @ 7:00 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 07/09/2021 @ 3 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 07/11/2021 @ 1 AM

Nature 
Super Hummingbirds 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 7 PM 

Enter the fast-paced world of hummingbirds through high-speed cameras and breakthrough science. For the first time, see them mate, fight and raise families. They are super hummingbirds-great athletes, yet tender moms who are up for any challenge!

Airdate: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 07/14/2021 @ 7 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 07/18/2021 @ 1 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Sun, 07/18/2021 @ 11 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Sun, 07/18/2021 @ 7 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Mon, 07/19/2021 @ 7 AM

Nature 
The Serengeti Rules 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 7 PM 

Travel back in time, from the Artic Ocean to Pacific tide pools, with a pioneering group of scientists who make surprising discoveries that transform human understanding of nature and ecology. 

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 07/21/2021 @ 7 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 07/25/2021 @ 1 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Sun, 07/25/2021 @ 11 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Sun, 07/25/2021 @ 7 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Mon, 07/26/2021 @ 7 AM

Nature
Super Cats, Extreme Lives 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 7 PM 

Uncover the secret lives of bog cats who thrive in all four corners of the globe, from the solitary snow leopard to the nimble rusty-spotted cat, seen through the latest camera technology and science. 

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 07/28/2021 @ 7 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 07/30/2021 @ 3 AM

Wonders of Mexico

Travel south along Mexico's mountain spine, explore the tropical forests of the Maya, and journey across the deserts of northern Mexico to discover its amazing wildlife and culture.

Wonders of Mexico | Episode 1
Forests of the Maya
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 9 PM 

In Mexico's far south lies an unusual peninsula: The Yucatan. Swathed in a forest stretching 50000 square miles and once ruled by the mighty Maya Civilization.

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 06/30/2021 @ 9 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 07/01/2021 @ 1 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 07/02/2021 @ 12PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 07/02/2021 @ 2:06 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 07/04/2021 @ 2 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 07/05/2021 @ 2 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Thu, 07/01/2021 @ 7 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Fri, 07/02/2021 @ 8 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Fri, 07/02/2021 @ 12 AM

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Wonders of Mexico | Episode 2
Mountain Worlds
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 9 PM 

Mountains dominate Mexico, shaping life and culture in this diverse land. Travel south to discover black bears, fiery volcanoes, exquisite birds, and millions of monarch butterflies. 

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 07/09/2021 @ 12 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 07/09/2021 @ 2 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 07/11/2021 @ 2 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Fri, 07/09/2021 @ 8 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Fri, 07/09/2021 @ 12 AM

Wonders of Mexico | Episode 3
Burning North 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 9 PM 

A journey across Northern Mexico reveals a desert rich in life. From prairie dogs fighting snakes, bats hunting scorpions and tiny owls living in giant cacti, its animals have found clever ways to survive against the odds. 

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 07/14/2021 @ 9 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 07/15/2021 @ 1 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 07/16/2021 @ 12 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 07/16/2021 @ 2 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 07/18/2021 @ 2 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Thu, 07/15/2021 @ 7 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Fri, 07/16/2021 @ 8 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Fri, 07/16/2021 @ 12 AM
Wonders of Mexico
Cave Divers Explore the Yucatan’s Underwater World

Cave divers take the risk to enter a secret underwater world to reveal its secrets.

Wonders of Mexico
Prairie Dogs vs. Bullsnake

A father prairie dog must fight off one of the prairies' most lethal hunters.

Wonders of Mexico
Two Men in a Boat

Deep in the desert state of Chihuahua, the crew goes sailing.

Wonders of Mexico
Bumblebee Hummingbird Fight

The world's second smallest bird weighs less than a penny but has a big attitude.

Wonders of Mexico
Pallid Bats vs. Scorpions

Under the cover of darkness, scorpion hunting specialists come out to feed.

Wonders of Mexico
Two Bear Cubs Have a Bath

Ranchers in the Serranias del Burro provide much needed refreshment for bears.

Wonders of Mexico
Day of the Dead and Monarch Butterflies

An important Mexican annual event coincides with one of its greatest natural spectacles.

Wonders of Mexico
The Bat Volcano

Deep in the Yucatan, there’s a cave known as the bat volcano. Every evening, it erupts.

Untamed

UNTAMED is an up-close look at how injured, sick and displaced wild animals - from black bears and eagles to turtles, opossums and vultures - are rehabilitated at the Wildlife Center of Virginia and returned to the wild. Host Ed Clark co-founded the Wildlife Center, a leading teaching and research hospital for conservation medicine which diagnoses and rehabilitates nearly 3,000 wild animals each year.The series' informative experts and charming animals foster understanding and appreciation for wildlife.

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Untamed | Episode 5
Snakes 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 10 PM 

Learn about a family of animals that invoke fear in many people. Untamed focuses on the beauty and mystery of snakes and encourage others to foster a respect for this highly misunderstood group of animals. 

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 07/07/2021 @ 10 PM
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Untamed | Episode 6
Unusual Species 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 10 PM 

Join Ed and the staff at the Wildlife Center of Virginia as they discuss Virginia's more unusual species, including beavers and bobcats.

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 07/14/2021 @ 10 PM
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Untamed | Episode 7 
Songbirds 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 10 PM 

Learn what makes a songbird a songbird. Hint: it's not what you think!

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 07/21/2021 @ 10 PM
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Untamed | Episode 6
Bats 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 10 PM 

Step into the unknown world of bats with Ed and the staff of the Wildlife Center of Virginia.

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 07/28/2021 @ 10 PM