Season 1
Episodes
1. The Carnassial Connection
1992-09-07
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.