In Senegal, a group of chimpanzees is lead by an alpha male, David, who finds himself surrounded by rivals who want his position.

After three months at sea, a colony of emperor penguins arrive in Antarctica to raise their chicks through the upcoming winter.

The mighty leader of a once powerful lion pride has fallen down the ranks, and now must battle for his very survival.

The leader of a great painted wolf family is growing old and its power to keep the peace is waning. A feud with an ambitious daughter threatens to bring the dynasty down.

Tigress Raj Bhera finds herself protecting four new cubs while battling rivals who attempt to steal her lands and overthrow her.

Follow five of the world's most celebrated, yet endangered animals: penguins, chimpanzees, lions, painted wolves and tigers, as they fight for their own survival and for the future of their dynasties.