Animal Empires

Raising the young is crucial for every species to survive. See how in some social circles, it takes a village to raise a family. In others, a single parent is all that stands between the vulnerability of youth and the threats of the wild.

Over time, once-powerful animal empires' like the dinosaurs' have been completely wiped from the planet. Meet the others once on the verge of disappearance who have survived, bounced back, and reclaimed their kingdoms.

Around the world, farm animals such as pigs, donkeys, and chickens are known as livestock or pets. Few stories tell of their sister species who live in the wild. These animals must fend for themselves beyond the fences of their domesticated kin.

Ants, rats, and bats are uninvited guests. These animals use sheer numbers to claim a territory, and some are even considered pests. But their very survival may depend on finding a home where they're not welcome.

For many species, strength in numbers and protecting the empire are imperative to survival. For these animals, protection means isolation and finding sanctuary from threats outside their boundaries.

Epic flights, adventurous sea journeys, and exhausting road trips all play a key part in the lives of many species. But booking and organizing travel is no easy feat when those plans involve hundreds' even thousands' of individuals.