Animal Empires

Every empire needs a succession plan. Making babies and raising them is crucial for every species to survive. 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.

Once-powerful animal empires like the dinosaurs have been completely wiped from the planet. But others once on the verge of extinction have survived, bounced back, and even reclaimed their kingdoms.

Farm and domesticated animals are celebrated all over the world, but 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.

Using shear numbers to claim a territory, some animal groups are considered pests. But their very survival may depend on finding a home where they're not welcome.

There's strength in numbers, especially in the wild. For many species, it's the very reason why individuals come together. Protecting the empire is imperative to survival.

Epic flights, adventurous sea journeys, and exhausting road trips all play a key part in the lives of many species. These empires travel in search of food, shelter, or a mate.