Dynasties, Chimpanzee
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 surrounde...
| Other Authors: | Infobase,, BBC Worldwide Learning. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
BBC Worldwide Learning,
[2018]
Distributed by Infobase, |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (50 min., 29 sec)) : sound. |
| Series: |
Dynasties.
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| Summary: |
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? |
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| Item Description: |
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); Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. 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? 6 - 8, 9 - 12. Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (50 min., 29 sec)) : sound. |
| Format: |
Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
6 - 8, 9 - 12. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |