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Season 1

  • S01E01 The Carnassial Connection

    • September 7, 1992
    • BBC One

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

  • S01E02 Sharpening the Tooth

    • September 14, 1992
    • BBC One

    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.

  • S01E03 Strength in Numbers

    • September 21, 1992
    • BBC One

    Looks at the evolution of the dog family, how as generalists and through group predation they have filled a successful niche within the Carnivora.

  • S01E04 The Rich Man's Table

    • September 28, 1992
    • BBC One

    Follows the evolution of the hyaenas within the Carnivora, reveals how they have successfully exploited scavenging strategies, to supplement hunting.

  • S01E05 Jacks of All Trades

    • October 5, 1992
    • BBC One

    The rise of bears and racoons in the carnivora, exhibit the most diverse feeding patterns of the group, predators->scavenging omnivores->specialist herbivores

  • S01E06 Small and Deadly

    • October 12, 1992
    • BBC One

    The weasel family - fast, ferociously skilful killers. This is the story of how one family of carnivores opted for smallness as a positive advantage.

  • S01E07 It's Tough At The Top

    • October 19, 1992
    • BBC One

    Looks at the development of top carnivores and asks are they really masters of their world or long term losers? The winners are the small carnivores.