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The Velvet Claw

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

Genre: Documentary,

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Country: United Kingdom,

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: N/A

Duration: 30 minutes

Release: 1992-09-07

Rating: 9

1"The Carnassial Connection"

1992-09-07

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

2"Sharpening the Tooth"

1992-09-14

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.

3"Strength in Numbers"

1992-09-21

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

4"The Rich Man's Table"

1992-09-28

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

5"Jacks of All Trades"

1992-10-05

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

6"Small and Deadly"

1992-10-12

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

7"It's Tough At The Top"

1992-10-19

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.