Season 1
7 episodes · Sep 7, 1992
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- S1E1
The Carnassial Connection
Sep 7, 199230mIntroductory programme of a seven part series, exploring the evolution of the carnivores as a successful and highly diverse mammalian group.
- S1E2
Sharpening the Tooth
Sep 14, 199230mExplores 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.
- S1E3
Strength in Numbers
Sep 21, 199230mLooks at the evolution of the dog family, how as generalists and through group predation they have filled a successful niche within the Carnivora.
- S1E4
The Rich Man's Table
Sep 28, 199230mFollows the evolution of the hyaenas within the Carnivora, reveals how they have successfully exploited scavenging strategies, to supplement hunting.
- S1E5
Jacks of All Trades
Oct 5, 199230mThe rise of bears and raccoons in the Carnivora, exhibit the most diverse feeding patterns of the group: predators, scavenging omnivores, specialist herbivores.
- S1E6
Small and Deadly
Oct 12, 199230mThe weasel family - fast, ferociously skillful killers. This is the story of how one family of carnivores opted for smallness as a positive advantage.
- S1E7
It's Tough At The Top
Oct 19, 199230mLooks 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.