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The Velvet Claw

9.0(1 votes)
1992

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Episodes

The Carnassial Connection
30m

1. The Carnassial Connection

Introductory programme of a seven part series, exploring the evolution of the carnivores as a successful and highly diverse mammalian group.

Sharpening the Tooth
30m

2. Sharpening the Tooth

Explores 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.

Strength in Numbers
30m

3. Strength in Numbers

Looks at the evolution of the dog family, how as generalists and through group predation they have filled a successful niche within the Carnivora.

The Rich Man's Table
30m

4. The Rich Man's Table

Follows the evolution of the hyaenas within the Carnivora, reveals how they have successfully exploited scavenging strategies, to supplement hunting.

Jacks of All Trades
30m

5. Jacks of All Trades

The rise of bears and raccoons in the Carnivora, exhibit the most diverse feeding patterns of the group: predators, scavenging omnivores, specialist herbivores.

Small and Deadly
30m

6. Small and Deadly

The weasel family - fast, ferociously skillful killers. This is the story of how one family of carnivores opted for smallness as a positive advantage.

It's Tough At The Top
30m

7. It's Tough At The Top

Looks 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.

Overview

From big cats to tiny weasels, this series follows the sometimes surprising evolution of the Carnivora - the mammals that eat meat.

Details

Genres

Documentary

Language

EN

First Air Date

1992-09-07

Seasons

1

Episodes

7

More Info

Cast

Derek Jacobi

Derek Jacobi