Led by a ruthless commander, the hyenas seize power from the lions; an exiled queen is hell-bent on winning back the throne for the Matahta Pride; Pula, the leopard, is forced to make a terrible choice between true love and her own future.

Trapped by rising flood waters, Dikeledi, the cheetah, must teach her cubs lessons of survival; the clan of hyenas takes control, but the Makulu Pack will not tolerate its tyranny; the wild dogs' strength starts to crumble.

After the murder of one of its own, the Makulu Pack of wild dogs looks to a new leader for salvation; the Western Pride is exiled to the fringes of the kingdom as it fights to protect its cubs; the marauding hyena clan commits the cruelest of acts.

As the flood waters retreat, Dikeledi readies her cubs for escape through enemy territory.

As rival dynasties jostle for control of the kingdom, one reign comes to a tragic end.

After the death of her mother, Motshidi is starving and alone; in an act of charity, Blue Eyes gives Motshodi a new lease of life; a violent traitor rises in the ranks, challenging the selfish princess and bringing an end to Mmamotse's rule.

In the Savage Kingdom, the young hold the key to power and the future is theirs for the taking.

Sekekama struggles to suppress the rebellion of his three sons and protect his kingdom; Zalika, Queen of the Army of Shadows raises new troops to prepare for her moment of triumph; the vagabond Pale Pack fights for survival.

One reign comes to a tragic end as rival dynasties jostle for control of the Kingdom.

Sekekama is forced to lead his family into hostile territory; his gamble leads him into a bloody contest against old rivals and new, but it is his control over one treacherous son that will determine Sekekama's hold on power.

Neo must prepare for life as a solitary assassin, but his future hangs in the balance after his mother gets forced to fight for their fortress and becomes seriously injured.

Sekekama fights to defend his pride from his treacherous sons as the dry season takes hold.

The Kingdom is turned upside down as a plague of hyenas rips power from the lions.

The kingdom is up for grabs, and rival dynasties seek control; a behind-the-scenes story from the crew.

Dikeledi readies her cubs for escape through enemy territory; a behind-the-scenes story from the crew.

Rival animal factions fight for decreasing resources in the parched region of a remote wilderness of Savute, Africa.

Rival animal factions fight for decreasing resources in the parched region of a remote wilderness of Savute, Africa.

Matsumi becomes Queen of the Marsh Pride, but the price of success may be too high as arch-rivals try to bring the ruling dynasty to its knees.

Three lionesses of the Northern Pride struggle to hold their ground, and to find food in the distant forests and hills; once a great family, their sons have been banished and now they must rebuild their pride.

A small but loyal family of wild dogs look for a safe place to raise six tiny puppies.

Saba the leopard is a killer without rival, but her strength and resilience will be tested.

Put up your dukes -- er, paws -- and prepare to discover epic, bone-shattering clashes between some of the world's deadliest predators. From lions, tigers and bears to meerkats, mongoose and mice, the series features testosterone-induced battles between some of the biggest, baddest and often surprising fighters in the animal kingdom, revealing the extraordinary motivations and strategies that fuel each incredible brawl.

The day-to-day lives of majestic animals, including lions, zebras, baboons and cheetahs, over the course of a year in Tanzania are documented in "Serengeti." As the season of plenty starts to come to an end, food is harder to find and the animals are put to the ultimate test. There are new arrivals and unexpected problems, as well as danger at almost every turn. These animals do anything they can to survive and protect their offspring, and they stop at nothing to prove their worthiness to their tribe. Each animal has a unique story, and many of the stories come to the surface.

Only the strongest survive in the animal kingdom, where the competition for food, territory or mates means employing skillfully crafted tricks of the trade. "Animal Armory" incorporates high-end imagery and computer graphics to reveal how wildlife use their teeth, claws, antlers, camouflage, venom and even spit to threaten and intimidate rivals and predators alike. With weapons of deception, animals disarm and entice prey to their death. Meanwhile, perhaps the oldest weapons employed by animals are projectiles, which have evolved into their own versions of poison-tipped harpoons, chemical missiles and high-powered bullets.

"Born in Africa" takes viewers into the center of five animal families -- lions, jackals, cheetahs, hyenas and meerkats -- as they raise their young in the wilderness. Innovative camera techniques are used to follow the animals' tender, emotional and often stressful stories from the moment their babies are born through different stages in their maturity. The series provides a heartwarming and intimate look at the different parenting techniques each of these species employ to give their newborns the best chance at survival in the unforgiving wilds of Africa.

Produced by the team that created BBC's "Planet Earth" series, "The Hunt" explores the relationship between predators and their prey. Sir David Attenborough narrates this documentary while the cameras follow the animals in their natural habitats. With a specific focus on strategy, the hunters are examined in detail -- from their use of the environment to their sharp instincts and physical prowess. On the other side of the fence are the hunted, which use their senses and defense tactics to flee when they feel threatened. Each episode centers on a different habitat, and the last one focuses on the state of the planet.

"Dynasties" is a documentary by Sir David Attenborough as he goes on a journey behind some of the most celebrated and endangered animals on the planet. Follow the stories of penguins, chimpanzees, lions, painted wolves, and tigers. Each of these animals is locked in a heroic struggle against the forces of nature and their rivals -- they face harsh environmental conditions, dangerous predators, and even the greatest threat: humans. They actively seek to fight for their survival and the survival of their families -- their dynasties.

Whenever documentary filmmakers at Discovery Channel and the BBC unite for a project, stellar television seems to follow. "Planet Earth: Africa" stems from this collaboration, as did the breakthrough natural history series "Life" in 2009. David Attenborough narrated that one, and he's back to take viewers on a journey through the vast and diverse continent of Africa. Four years in the making, during which more than 2,000 hours of video were shot, the program consists of six hour-long episodes that feature an array of never-before-filmed species, animal behaviors and previously unknown places. Cameras uncover the extreme dangers of the Kalahari, the dense forests and snow-capped peaks of the Savannah, the dynamic Congo rainforest, the ever-changing climate of the Cape and the massive and parched Sahara.

The wilds of the world have always been magnificent and those of Africa are no exception. These tall giants provide shade in the blistering heat and shelter to animals desperate to escape the scorching heat. They provide haven to herbivores and predators alike -- these are the miracle trees of Africa and include the sausage tree of Zambia, the marula of the Manyeleti, and the camel thorn of the Kalahari. All of these have uniquely evolved to their environments and Africa's extremes, each hosts a haven for the varying animals of the savannas.

Lions and other big cats are dominant predators in Africa, leaving a path of savagery and blood in their wake throughout history. Whether it's on the open plains or in muddy swamps and deep rivers, the predators thrive in hostile and unforgiving conditions as they adapt to the surroundings and use the terrain to establish new hunting techniques and seek new prey. The predators combine their age-old skills and knowledge of the land to protect their territory from other species looking to infringe on their areas.