After wiping away the tears of sadness, and joy, from the Emperor penguin episode, the latest instalment of the BBC Dynasties series focuses on the Marsh Pride of lions.
Sunday's episode of Dynasties showed the Marsh Pride of Kenya's Masai Mara - one of the most famous lion prides in Africa.
It began with the pride in a unique situation in their lives.
They have been abandoned by all of the adult males who - until now - protected the pride.
Just two adult females are left to provide and protect eight young lions.
The survival of the whole family rests entirely on these two mothers, Charm and her cousin Sienna.
They need to raise their cubs to adulthood if this great dynasty is to thrive.
They and their cubs are faced with the challenges of the African savannah, including angry herds of buffalo, competing lion prides, the threat of marauding hyena and, in a fateful turn of events, a clash with humanity.
You can watch Dynasties on BBC One at 8pm on Sundays, or on iPlayer.
If you were left enthralled by the latest episode of Dynasties then you may want to take your passion for animals and wildlife a little further.
At the University of Plymouth, we offer a wide range of courses tailored to making your future a successful and exciting one.
Fromanimal behaviour and welfare tobiological sciences and marine biology,zoo and aquarium conservation biology , as well asconservation biology , the University offers courses for everyone with a passion for animals, the science behind the welfare andfilmmaking .
Why not read about our alumni, who have already taken those steps to the career of their dreams, whether that's helping to conserve our vulnerable species, finding ways to protect their habitat or capturing the magic from behind a camera.
Coral Jonas – MSc Zoo Conservation Biology graduate
“I applied for the course at Plymouth because of the practical aspect of it. The modules were adaptable to my work situation and enhanced my understanding of the job I was already doing.”
Since graduating, Coral has gone on to work for Dartmoor Zoo as Head of Discovery and Learning.
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