The Velvet Claw - Season 1
Season 1
Network
Episodes7
DatesSep 7, 1992 - Oct 19, 1992
Episodes
Season 1Episode 130 min
The Carnassial Connection
Introductory programme of a seven part series, exploring the evolution of the carnivores as a successful and highly diverse mammalian group.
Sep 7, 1992
Season 1Episode 230 min
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.
Sep 14, 1992
Season 1Episode 330 min
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.
Sep 21, 1992
Season 1Episode 430 min
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.
Sep 28, 1992
Season 1Episode 530 min
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.
Oct 5, 1992
Season 1Episode 630 min
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.
Oct 12, 1992
Season 1Episode 730 min
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.
Oct 19, 1992
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