Season 1

1. The Carnassial Connection

1992-09-07 · 30m

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

1992-09-14 · 30m

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

1992-09-21 · 30m

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

1992-09-28 · 30m

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

1992-10-05 · 30m

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

1992-10-12 · 30m

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

1992-10-19 · 30m

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.