TV Guide National Geographic Wild Thursday

Rival animal dynasties attempt to gain control of the kingdom, and in the midst of their struggles for power, one leader's reign reaches its tragic end.

A mother is forced to teach her young cubs important lessons about survival amid rising flood waters that pose threats to their lives and to their home.

After a member of the Makulu Pack of wild dogs is attacked and murdered, the dogs look to a new leader for direction on what to do.

The residents of Port Protection must find ways to combat Mother Nature during the winter.

The citizens of Port Protection work together in order to subsist through winter.

After losing one of their own, Port Protection tries to move forward.

Spring in Port Protection brings new obstacles and opportunities.

Residents of Port Protection use both brain and brawn to survive.

The residences of Port Protection build a life changing tool.

The Alaskans try to make the most of every second during the midnight sun as they do whatever it takes to increase their chances of survival.

The Alaskan residents take full advantage of the longer days as they counter the hardships associated with the harsh summer season.

The Alaskan residents strive to survive as they uphold special traditions from the past and also attempt to secure their individual legacies.

The Alaskans work hard during the last summer days of the season as they look ahead to the challenges that the coming winter will bring.

The difference between life and death is a moment's decision for Alaskans.

Alaskans take advantage of the fleeting warm days to secure their chances against the winter.

The summer is ending, and Alaskans rely on tested traditions to survive in the Arctic.

During the fall, Alaskans work tirelessly to prepare for winter's return.

For Alaskans, the return of winter brings new and dangerous challenges.

As winter's grip in the Arctic strengthens, Alaskans are forced to react to avoid an icy demise.

As the deep freeze sets in, Alaskans brave cruel temperatures to complete vital tasks.

A female lion makes a tough decision on behalf of her pride as she attempts to save the pride's young cubs from a dangerous situation.

As the teenagers deal with the aftermath of their fight with Thata, they put their lives in danger as they strike out on their own.

A harsh drought hits the region and affects all the animals, which forces the mothers to search for a way to save their offspring from a deadly situation.