Wild Britain
Rivers
Season 1 Episode 4 of 8
The large number of rivers that criss-cross the UK, providing a rich habitat for wildlife. Solid bones and high oxygen levels enable a young dipper bird to dive underwater for 30 seconds, and Atlantic salmon make the long journey back upriver to their spawning grounds. Meanwhile, otters and beavers are making a remarkable recovery after an absence of centuries
Wild Britain airs on Virgin Media Four HD at 4:00 PM, Thursday 6 November. (Repeat.)
Topics
Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
Nature ➝ Animals ➝ Environment
Laura Humphreys
Producer
Bill Markham
Series Producer
Andrew Jackson
Executive Producer
Grant Mansfield
Executive Producer