The Velvet Claw
From big cats to tiny weasels, this series follows the sometimes surprising evolution of the Carnivora - the mammals that eat meat.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.The Carnassial Connection
07-09-199230mIntroductory programme of a seven part series, exploring the evolution of the carnivores as a successful and highly diverse mammalian group.
- Ep 2
2.Sharpening the Tooth
14-09-199230mExplores the many different members of the cat family and their rise over 40 million years to represent a powerful group of predators within the Carnivora.
- Ep 3
3.Strength in Numbers
21-09-199230mLooks at the evolution of the dog family, how as generalists and through group predation they have filled a successful niche within the Carnivora.
- Ep 4
4.The Rich Man's Table
28-09-199230mFollows the evolution of the hyaenas within the Carnivora, reveals how they have successfully exploited scavenging strategies, to supplement hunting.
- Ep 5
5.Jacks of All Trades
05-10-199230mThe rise of bears and raccoons in the Carnivora, exhibit the most diverse feeding patterns of the group: predators, scavenging omnivores, specialist herbivores.
- Ep 6
6.Small and Deadly
12-10-199230mThe weasel family - fast, ferociously skillful killers. This is the story of how one family of carnivores opted for smallness as a positive advantage.
- Ep 7
7.It's Tough At The Top
19-10-199230mLooks at the development of top carnivores and asks if they are really masters of their world or long term losers? The winners are the small carnivores.
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