The Velvet Claw
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Play S1 E1From big cats to tiny weasels, this series follows the sometimes surprising evolution of the Carnivora - the mammals that eat meat.
Cast: Derek Jacobi
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Season 1
7 episodes
- 1. The Carnassial ConnectionIntroductory programme of a seven part series, exploring the evolution of the carnivores as a successful and highly diverse mammalian group.CC30minSep 7, 1992
- 2. Sharpening the ToothExplores 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.CC30minSep 14, 1992
- 3. Strength in NumbersLooks at the evolution of the dog family, how as generalists and through group predation they have filled a successful niche within the Carnivora.CC30minSep 21, 1992
- 4. The Rich Man's TableFollows the evolution of the hyaenas within the Carnivora, reveals how they have successfully exploited scavenging strategies, to supplement hunting.CC30minSep 28, 1992
- 5. Jacks of All TradesThe rise of bears and raccoons in the Carnivora, exhibit the most diverse feeding patterns of the group: predators, scavenging omnivores, specialist herbivores.CC30minOct 5, 1992
- 6. Small and DeadlyThe weasel family - fast, ferociously skillful killers. This is the story of how one family of carnivores opted for smallness as a positive advantage.CC30minOct 12, 1992
- 7. It's Tough At The TopLooks 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.CC30minOct 19, 1992
The Velvet Claw
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From big cats to tiny weasels, this series follows the sometimes surprising evolution of the Carnivora - the mammals that eat meat.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Derek Jacobi
- Studio
- BBC Bristol Productions
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Audio languages
English
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