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.
Where to watch
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HBO Max
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Philo
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Discovery+
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YouTube TV
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Discovery +
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Planet Earth
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Amazon Video
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Apple TV Store
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Google Play Movies
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Fandango At Home
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- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes aired
- 9
- Latest aired
- S02E04
- Total runtime
- 8h 39min
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 November 2018 – December 2018 5 episodes
- the show was away for 3 years and 3 months
- Season 2 March 2022 – April 2022 4 episodes
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S02E01 Puma
March 20 · 58min find the promo
Show synopsis
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.
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S02E02 Elephant
March 27 · 57min find the promo
Show synopsis
In Amboseli, Kenya, an incredibly rare event pushes a struggling elephant family to its limits. To save their dynasty, they have to work together and overcome the challenge of a lifetime.
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S02E03 Cheetah
April 3 · 58min find the promo
Show synopsis
On Zambia’s plains, 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.
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S02E04 Hyena
April 10 · 57min find the promo
Show synopsis
With the emergence of a young rival, a spotted hyena queen struggles to keep her grip on power – while also trying to raise a family – on Zambia’s vast and unforgiving Liuwa Plain grasslands.