Planet Earth: Dynasties

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Go behind the scenes of the compelling, stunningly shot series, Dynasties. Includes bonus footage from all episodes.