From big cats to tiny weasels, this series follows the sometimes surprising evolution of the Carnivora - the mammals that eat meat.
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Episode 1
Introductory programme of a seven part series, exploring the evolution of the carnivores as a successful and highly diverse mammalian group.
Episode 2
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.
Episode 3
Looks at the evolution of the dog family, how as generalists and through group predation they have filled a successful niche within the Carnivora.
Episode 4
Follows the evolution of the hyaenas within the Carnivora, reveals how they have successfully exploited scavenging strategies, to supplement hunting.
Episode 5
The rise of bears and raccoons in the Carnivora, exhibit the most diverse feeding patterns of the group: predators, scavenging omnivores, specialist herbivores.
Episode 6
The weasel family - fast, ferociously skillful killers. This is the story of how one family of carnivores opted for smallness as a positive advantage.
Episode 7
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.
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