The tribe's 'matriarch' ruled for 20 years before her death.
Our grandmother was the family's 'matriarch'.
(..) And this impala is reprieved. The elephants are nearing the end of their long journey. After weeks of marching they're desperately tired. The matriarch can smell water and encourages the herd to make one last effort. The youngsters are exhausted but their mothers have made this journey before (..)2006 TvShow: Planet Earth Title: From Pole to Pole Season: 1 Episode 1