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	1
Episodes	6
Episode Runtime	48min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
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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