Animal Empires

Animals congregate in places where their basic needs can be met: havens from predators where competition for food is manageable and breeding opportunities are abundant. Journey to the habitats of these one-of-a-kind animals and learn their survival stories, from nesting fairy penguins, to migrating caribou.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Animal Empires

First Air Date

October 13, 2016

Last Air Date

November 17, 2016

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Garance Pictures

Networks

Smithsonian Channel

S01E06

Gone Wild

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?

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