From big cats to tiny weasels, this series follows the sometimes surprising evolution of the Carnivora - the mammals that eat meat.
Where to Watch Season 1
7 Episodes
The Carnassial Connection
E1
The Carnassial ConnectionIntroductory programme of a seven part series, exploring the evolution of the carnivores as a successful and highly diverse mammalian group.
Sharpening the Tooth
E2
Sharpening the ToothExplores 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
E3
Strength in NumbersLooks 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
E4
The Rich Man's TableFollows the evolution of the hyaenas within the Carnivora, reveals how they have successfully exploited scavenging strategies, to supplement hunting.
Jacks of All Trades
E5
Jacks of All TradesThe 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
E6
Small and DeadlyThe 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
E7
It's Tough At The TopLooks 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.
Cast of Season 1
Derek JacobiNarrator
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