Documentary following endangered species fighting for their survival. A painted wolf matriarch's feud with her daughter threatens to bring the dynasty down. Show more
An exclusive first view of David Attenborough's new series, Dynasties. Five extraordinary animals, battling rivals and the forces of nature for the future of their families.
Dynasties
Meerkat: A Dynasties Special
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
Available for years
A film following a young meerkat queen living in the harsh beauty of the Makgadikgadi salt pans. If her pups are to survive, she must unite her family in the face of rivals, predators and dust storms. Show more
Documentary following endangered species fighting for their survival. A tigress must protect her cubs while battling rivals who want to steal her lands and overthrow her. Show more
Documentary following endangered species fighting for their survival. David, a chimpanzee in Senegal, tries to overcome threats to his leadership and ensure an heir. Show more
Documentary following endangered species fighting for their survival. A colony of emperor penguins try to keep themselves and their chicks alive through the winter. Show more
Documentary following endangered species fighting for their survival. The lioness leader of a once mighty pride must now battle for their very survival. Show more
In southern Kenya, an incredibly rare event pushes a struggling elephant family to its limits. Can they come together and defy great odds to save their dynasty? Show more
A cheetah mother must keep her precious cubs safe, preparing them for life without her. They take on dangerous prey, battle hyenas and learn that even tiny neighbours can bite back. Show more
A spotted hyena queen, raising her family on the unforgiving grasslands of Zambia’s Liuwa Plain, struggles to keep her grip on power as a young rival emerges. Show more
A mother puma must battle rivals, tackle prey nearly three times her size and endure the wild mountain weather of Patagonia in her bid to raise four cubs – her biggest litter yet.