Animal Empires

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  • TV-G
  • 2017
  • 1 Season
  • 0.0  (5)

Animal Empires is an enthralling wildlife documentary series that takes viewers on a journey through the vast and diverse landscapes of various animal kingdoms. Hosted by the extraordinary filmmaker Martin Yap, this show showcases the magnificent and captivating behavior of some of the most remarkable animal species.

Through the eyes of Martin Yap, Animal Empires transports viewers into a variety of animal habitats and uncovers the rich and intricate ways in which these species thrive and survive. Presented over six episodes, each episode focuses on a different animal empire, including those of African elephants, chimpanzees, kangaroos, and meerkats.

The first episode of Animal Empires explores the world of the African elephant. Martin Yap takes viewers on a journey through the savannas of Kenya, where he meets a herd of these majestic creatures. The episode highlights how elephants live and work as a community, showcasing their complex social structures and intimate family bonds. The footage includes scenes of elephants in their familial groups, nursing their young, and communicating with each other through sound and touch. It also showcases the elephants

Animal Empires is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between January 6, 2017 and on Smithsonian Earth

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Seasons
Gone Wild
6. Gone Wild
May 8, 2017
When domestic animals escape into the wild, some revert back to their origins and thrive. From wild donkeys in Bonaire to feral pigs in the Bahamas to the wild horses of Assateague, each has found success by reclaiming ancient codes of social living. But can their new environment sustain them forever?
Migration
5. Migration
April 14, 2017
While seafaring elephant seals and tundra-traversing caribou are impressive travelers, monarch butterflies may be the most amazing migrators of all. Theirs is a cross-generational journey that involves laying their eggs en route, dying, and relying on offspring to finish the trip. Join us as we map their epic travels.
Infestation
4. Infestation
May 1, 2017
Sometimes, a species' survival hinges on inhabiting an area that isn't theirs. From the ubiquitous brown rat to the seals of Pier 39 in San Francisco and the flying foxes of South Eastern Australia, meet nature's unwelcome guests who've found a way to impose themselves onto new and unlikely environments.
Sanctuary
3. Sanctuary
February 13, 2017
Off the southern coast of Australia, a group of western grey kangaroos enjoys life on the predator-free and aptly named Kangaroo Island. Further south lies Phillip Island, a refuge for the smallest species of penguin in the world. Journey to some of the animal world's more welcoming natural enclaves.
Rebuilding an Empire
2. Rebuilding an Empire
January 6, 2017
Just off the mouth of the Mississippi, a rare breed of Chinese deer has found a new home--and new hope--for its embattled species. Further east, the gopher tortoise, one of nature's expert diggers, recovers from catastrophic population decline brought on by human encroachment and habitat loss. Track the exciting efforts to revive some of the lesser-known animal empires.
Family
1. Family
January 6, 2017
Just off the mouth of the Mississippi, a rare breed of Chinese deer has found a new home--and new hope--for its embattled species. Further east, the gopher tortoise, one of nature's expert diggers, recovers from catastrophic population decline brought on by human encroachment and habitat loss. Track the exciting efforts to revive some of the lesser-known animal empires.
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Where to Watch Animal Empires
Animal Empires is available for streaming on the Smithsonian Earth website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Animal Empires on demand at Paramount+, Amazon Prime, Philo, FuboTV, Tubi TV and Peacock Free.
  • Premiere Date
    January 6, 2017
  • IMDB Rating
    0.0  (5)
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