The Velvet Claw

Season 11992

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

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7 Episodes

E01 The Carnassial Connection

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

September 7, 1992

E02 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.

September 14, 1992

E03 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.

September 21, 1992

E04 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.

September 28, 1992

E05 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.

October 5, 1992

E06 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.

October 12, 1992

E07 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.

October 19, 1992

The Velvet Claw

E01 The Carnassial Connection

E02 Sharpening the Tooth

E03 Strength in Numbers

E04 The Rich Man's Table

E05 Jacks of All Trades

E06 Small and Deadly

E07 It's Tough At The Top

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Miliki Family

Mandagsklubben

Hoodie

Honningfellen

Shararat - Thoda Jaadu, Thodi Nazaakat

North of 60

The Houseguest and My Mother

The Kingdom of Ingredients

Crane

Unsere schönsten Jahre

وأنا أحبك بعد

Super Salaryman Mr. Saenai

Lucrecia: A Murder in Madrid

Das Strafgericht

E01 The Carnassial Connection

E02 Sharpening the Tooth

E03 Strength in Numbers

E04 The Rich Man's Table

E05 Jacks of All Trades

E06 Small and Deadly

E07 It's Tough At The Top