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At the height of breeding season, a band stallion fends off bachelor stallions, eager to claim mares of their own.

Every winter, billions of sardines off the coast of South Africa embark on their annual breeding migration. The sardine run is the largest biomass migration on the planet, rivaling the great herds of the Serengeti.

Orcas swim thousands of miles to intercept the sardine run, but it's not the sardines they're after. They arrive to hunt dolphins, allowing sardines to swim away from their initial predators.

Dolphins are the keystone heroes of the sardine run, acting as orchestrators of feeding events for sardine predators, such as sharks, gannets and whales. They corral sardines from the main shoal into smaller bait balls for easier feeding.

With a little encouragement from dad, this chick takes its first steps onto the ice alone. Dad keeps a close eye, but these first solo ventures are crucial for this chick's eventual independence.

African penguins live amongst the people of busy Cape Town, South Africa. To return to their nests in residential gardens, these penguins huddle together as they cross streets during rush hour traffic.

Rockhopper penguins are devoted parents. This mother rockhopper faces numerous challenges, including monstrous sea lions and rough waves, on her journey home to feed her chick.

American horses are icons. Mustang. Appaloosa. Morgan. Quarter Horse. Follow the history of the uniquely American horse breeds that helped shape our nation and meet the people who are continuing in the long tradition of caring for them.

The story of South Africa’s sardine migration is brought vividly to life on camera. Each summer, the sardine run sees billions of sardines traveling up the coast, providing a feast for an array of marine predators.