The Velvet Claw  - TV series (1992)

1. The Carnassial Connection

Mark as watched

07/09/1992

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

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

Mark as watched

14/09/1992

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.

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

Mark as watched

21/09/1992

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

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

Mark as watched

28/09/1992

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

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

Mark as watched

05/10/1992

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

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

Mark as watched

12/10/1992

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

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

Mark as watched

19/10/1992

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.

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.