Episode list

The Velvet Claw

The Carnassial Connection
Introductory chapter of a seven part series, exploring the evolution of the carnivores as a successful and highly diverse mammalian group.
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Sharpening the Tooth
There are many different members of the cat family and their rise over 40 million years to represent a powerful group of predators within the Carnivora.
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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.
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The Rich Man's Table
Follows the evolution of the hyenas within the Carnivora, reveals how they have successfully exploited scavenging strategies, to supplement hunting.
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Jacks of All Trades
The rise of bears and racoons in the carnivora, exhibit the most diverse feeding patterns of the group, predators->scavenging omnivores->specialist herbivores
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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.
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It's Tough at the Top
Take a look at the development of top carnivores. Are they really masters of their world or long-term losers? The winners are probably the small carnivores.
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