Name: Dynasties
Released: 2018-11-11T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: David Attenborough

TV Show · Documentary

Follow the true stories of five of the world's most celebrated, yet endangered animals; penguins, chimpanzees, lions, painted wolves and tigers. Each in a heroic struggle against rivals and against the forces of nature, these families fight for their own survival and for the future of their dynasties.

2018 · 50m

Starring David Attenborough

EPISODE 1

Chimpanzee

A group of chimps in Senegal is led by an alpha male named Dave.
EPISODE 2

Emperor

A colony of emperor penguins arrive in Atka Bay, after three months at sea, to raise their chicks through the coming winter.
EPISODE 3

Lion

The leader of a once mighty lion pride must now battle for their very survival; a look at whether or not this extraordinary lioness can save her family from disaster.
EPISODE 4

Painted Wolf

The leader of a great Painted Wolf family is growing old and her power to keep the peace is waning; a feud with an ambitious daughter threatens to bring the dynasty down.
EPISODE 5

Tiger

Tigress Raj Bhera has four new cubs whom she must protect while battling rivals who want to steal her lands and overthrow her.
EPISODE 5

Meerkats

For her pups to survive, a young meerkat queen must unite her family in the face of rivals, predators and immense dust storms in the harsh beauty of the Makgadikgadi salt pans of Botswana.