From big cats to tiny weasels, this series follows the sometimes surprising evolution of the Carnivora - the mammals that eat meat.
Air Date: 1992-09-07
Introductory programme of a seven part series, exploring the evolution of the carnivores as a successful and highly d...
Air Date: 1992-09-14
Explores the many different members of the cat family and their rise over 40 million years to represent a powerful gr...
Air Date: 1992-09-21
Looks at the evolution of the dog family, how as generalists and through group predation they have filled a successfu...
Air Date: 1992-09-28
Follows the evolution of the hyaenas within the Carnivora, reveals how they have successfully exploited scavenging st...
Air Date: 1992-10-05
The rise of bears and raccoons in the Carnivora, exhibit the most diverse feeding patterns of the group: predators, s...
Air Date: 1992-10-12
The weasel family - fast, ferociously skillful killers. This is the story of how one family of carnivores opted for s...
Air Date: 1992-10-19
Looks at the development of top carnivores and asks if they are really masters of their world or long term losers? Th...