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 oncepowerful animal empireslike the dinosaurshave 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 theyre 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 hundredseven thousandsof individuals