Narrated by David Attenborough, this stunningly shot series explores the complex relationships of five of our most celebrated and endangered animals, showing the teamwork it takes to hold onto their territories.
In Senegal, West Africa, live a group of chimpanzees, led by an alpha male named David. He has already been alpha for 3 years - a time when leaders here are usually overthrown.
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Planet Earth: Dynasties I - Emperor Penguin
Penguins arrive as the sea freezes over and all the other Antarctic animals have left the continent for the relative safety of the sea. The penguins have come here to raise the next generation in their emperor's dynasty.
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Planet Earth: Dynasties I - Lion
One of the most famous lion prides in Africa - the Marsh Pride of Kenya's Masai Mara -- is in a unique situation in their history. They have been abandoned by all of the adult males who - until now - defended the pride.
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Planet Earth: Dynasties I - Painted Wolf
Tait is a painted wolf, matriarch of one of the last great families of this endangered animal. She has ruled her dynasty for many years on the banks of Zambezi river in Zimbabwe, keeping the peace within her sprawling family. But tensions are rising.
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Planet Earth: Dynasties I - Tiger
Raj Bhera lives in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in India. And now, this powerful tigress has four tiny newborn cubs to care for. They are the future of her dynasty. But the idyllic world that she inhabits is changing.