Chimp Empire is a Netflix television series about chimpanzees, narrated by Mahershala Ali.[1][2] Set in the Uganda's Ngogo rainforest, it follows the lives of rival groups of chimpanzees.[3] The documentary released in 2023.

Chimp Empire
GenreDocumentary
Directed byJames Reed
Narrated byMahershala Ali
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes4

Plot

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Chimp Empire follows the lives of the Ngogo chimpanzees, the largest group of chimpanzees ever known. The series explores the complex social dynamics of the chimpanzee community, including the relationships between males and females, parents and children, and rivals. It also examines the challenges the chimpanzees face, such as competition for food and territory and the threat of poaching.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Nicholson, Rebecca (2023-04-19). "Chimp Empire review – this epic tale of betrayal is like Succession, but with apes". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 2023-05-19. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  2. ^ White, Peter (2023-03-22). "Mahershala Ali To Narrate Wildlife Series 'Chimp Empire' For Netflix". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
  3. ^ "'Chimp Empire' Has All the Cutthroat Drama of Succession Politics".
  4. ^ Bernadini, Gabrielle (2023-04-20). "Netflix's 'Chimp Empire': Director James Reed on the Unique Personalities and Relationships of Chimpanzees (Exclusive)". Green Matters. Archived from the original on 2023-05-27. Retrieved 2023-05-27.