In Senegal, West Africa, live a group of chimpanzees led by an alpha male named David. He has already been alpha for three years, a timeby which leaders are usually overthrown. To make matters worse, David has no allies to help him defend his leadership. As the dry season sets in, David is surrounded by rivals that are prepared to kill for his crown. David faces brutal battles, has his territory engulfed in flames andmust pull off an extraordinary act of deception. Can David overcome the threats to his leadership and hold on to the alpha position long enough to sire an heir to his throne?

Originally released by BBC Worldwide Learning, 2018. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 22, 2019.

Introduction: Dynasties (2:23); --Power, Politics, and Survival (1:43); -- Alpha Male (4:35); -- Alpha Support (4:49); -- Territory Destruction (3:22); -- Mating Season (2:56); -- David is Dethroned (5:50); -- Power Vacuum (4:46); -- Reclaiming the Throne (2:30); -- Order Restored (5:11); -- Chimpanzee Troop Flourishes (4:31); -- Band of Power (7:12); -- Credits: Dynasties: Chimpanzee (0:36); .