Dynasties – The Greatest Of Their Kind: The New Sir David Attenborough Series by BBC Earth
Geschreven op 9-11-2018 - Erik van Erne. Geplaatst in Natuur
20 december 2018: Na eerdere succesvolle natuurseries als Blue Planet en Planet Earth, heeft de BBCin het Verenigd Koninkrijk een nieuwe natuurserie uitgezonden: Dynasties.
Vanaf donderdag 20 december 2018 wordt Dynasties ook in Nederland uitgezonden. De serie wordt uitgezonden door de EO. Elke week op donderdag om 20.30 uur op NPO 1.
In elke aflevering staat een groep dieren centraal. Naast de chimpansees in Senegal, zijn dit pinguïns in Antarctica, leeuwen in Kenia, Afrikaanse wilde honden in Zimbabwe en tijgers in India. Maandenlang worden de dieren gevolgd, waardoor alle aspecten van hun leven in beeld worden gebracht.
In de eerste aflevering van Dynastiesnemen de makers van de serie je mee naar West-Afrika. Op de savanne in Senegal leeft een groep chimpansees waar het mannetje David de leider van is. David oogt krachtig en vooral zijn indringende blik is imponerend. Op het moment dat de cameraploeg van de BBC de chimpansee gaat volgen, is hij al drie jaar leider van de groep. Normaal gesproken staan chimpansees in dit gebied nooit langer aan het hoofd. Na drie jaar worden ze meestal van de troon gestoten.
Dat lijkt op een zeker moment ook te gebeuren met David. Hij moet zijn positie in zijn eentje verdedigen, aangezien hij geen bondgenoten heeft. Na een hevig gevecht – als kijker voelt het alsof je je midden in de strijd bevindt – wordt David voor dood achtergelaten en trekt de groep chimpansees verder. Het is erg droog op de grens van het oerwoud en de savanne en er moet een nieuwe plek met water gevonden worden.
Doordat chimpansee David flink gewond is, ligt hij een tijd alleen maar op de grond en beweegt hij weinig. Maar uiteindelijk richt hij zich op en strompelt hij kilometers richting de nieuwe leefomgeving van de groep apen. Daar is inmiddels een felle strijd gaande om de positie van David, waar de leider zich ook weer in zal mengen.
Zie ook: Blue Planet II Prequel by Sir David Attenborough – Planet Earth nu op Animal Planet – Earth in de Bioscoop
9 November 2018: New exclusive footage from Dynasties, the upcoming Sir David Attenborough series that takes us on a new journey to follow the greatest animals of their kind
Five great families, five incredible stories. Each in a heroic struggle against rivals and the forces of nature, these families fight for their own survival and for the future of their dynasties.
Meet five of the world’s most celebrated, yet endangered animals; chimpanzees, penguins, lions, painted wolves and tigers. Discover their struggles against rivals and the forces of nature ahead of natural history’s biggest drama.
David, The Ruler. Power plays and politics dominate in this chimpanzee’s dramatic fight to stay at the top. David is a strong and determined leader who rules over his troop of 32 in Senegal, West Africa. He has already led this group for 3 years – most alpha males here don’t hold on to the power much longer than this. Ruthless rivals are circling, eager to snatch his crown, and are even prepared to kill him for it. David needs allies – and fast. Who can he trust?
Emperor Penguin, The Survivor. The emperor penguin colony has to battle to survive the cruellest winter on earth – and can only do so through teamwork. Four thousand male penguins join forces in a huddle that creates a giant incubator for their eggs. After 2 months the eggs hatch and the females return to relieve the starving males and feed the new chick. The parents then take it in turns to go and feed and bring back food for their young. And eventually the chicks are old enough to adopt their father’s survival strategy – by forming their own mini huddles when blizzards threaten to freeze them.
Charm, The Defender. The future of the pride depends on this mighty lioness. Charm may be the most powerful leader in the history of the Marsh Pride of Kenya’s Masai Mara, but if her cubs don’t make it to adulthood, her dynastic bloodline will be lost. Since the pride’s adult males abandoned the family, she must not only hunt around the clock to feed the pride’s young, but also defend them from marauding hyena clans, huge herds of buffalo, and even other lions. There’s nothing Charm won’t do to protect her pride.
Blacktip, The Rebel. Family treachery is central to Blacktip’s story. The rebellious, risk-taking painted wolf roams the floodplains and forests in Mana Pools, Northern Zimbabwe, leading an intimidating pack of 30. But the group has become so huge that this alpha female needs more territory. And she’s prepared to make tough choices when it comes to feeding her growing family.
Raj, The Protector. An experienced hunter, tigress Raj Bhera will do anything to keep her cubs alive. She lives in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in India and is a devoted mother to four young cubs – but, she has a troubled relationship with an older daughter Solo. Solo is a dangerous rival and is looking to invade Raj Bhera’s territory. Raj Bhera must spend her time precariously balanced between hunting for her cubs, scent marking to keep her boundaries safe and nursing her small cubs.
See also: Blue Planet II Prequel by Sir David Attenborough – The Truth About Global Warming and Climate Change by Sir David Attenborough – Race To Save The Reef Full Documentary: Great Barrier Reef Headed For Massive Death by CNN – The World In 2050: The Real Future Of Earth Documentary by BBC – MSNBC’s Future Earth 2025: 100 Heartbeats – The Sixth Extiction by Jeff Corwin
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Dynasties: Extremely Rare All Black Penguin Sighting by BBC Earth
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Dynasties: Meet David The Alpha Chimp Defending His Crown by BBC Earth