List of episodes of the series «The Velvet Claw»

  • Seasons count: 1
  • Episodes count: 7
  • Total viewing time: 3 h. 30 m.
The Carnassial Connection
Release date: 9/7/1992

The Carnassial Connection

  • Episode number: 1
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Introductory programme of a seven part series, exploring the evolution of the carnivores as a successful and highly diverse mammalian group.
Sharpening the Tooth
Release date: 9/14/1992

Sharpening the Tooth

  • Episode number: 2
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Strength in Numbers
Release date: 9/21/1992

Strength in Numbers

  • Episode number: 3
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Looks at the evolution of the dog family, how as generalists and through group predation they have filled a successful niche within the Carnivora.
The Rich Man's Table
Release date: 9/28/1992

The Rich Man's Table

  • Episode number: 4
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    Follows the evolution of the hyaenas within the Carnivora, reveals how they have successfully exploited scavenging strategies, to supplement hunting.
Jacks of All Trades
Release date: 10/5/1992

Jacks of All Trades

  • Episode number: 5
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    The rise of bears and raccoons in the Carnivora, exhibit the most diverse feeding patterns of the group: predators, scavenging omnivores, specialist herbivores.
Small and Deadly
Release date: 10/12/1992

Small and Deadly

  • Episode number: 6
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    The weasel family - fast, ferociously skillful killers. This is the story of how one family of carnivores opted for smallness as a positive advantage.
It's Tough At The Top
Release date: 10/19/1992

It's Tough At The Top

  • Episode number: 7
  • Episode duration: 30 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.