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The Velvet Claw

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The Velvet Claw Season 1, Episode 1: The Carnassial Connection

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Introductory programme of a seven part series, exploring the evolution of the carnivores as a successful and highly diverse mammalian group. Watch The Velvet Claw Season 1, Episode 1 The Carnassial Connection in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of The Velvet Claw Season 1, Episode 1 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

7 episodes
Season 1
1

The Carnassial Connection

Introductory programme of a seven part series, exploring the evolution of the carnivores as a successful and highly diverse mammalian group.

30 min
2

Sharpening the Tooth

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.

30 min
3

Strength in Numbers

Looks at the evolution of the dog family, how as generalists and through group predation they have filled a successful niche within the Carnivora.

30 min
4

The Rich Man's Table

Follows the evolution of the hyaenas within the Carnivora, reveals how they have successfully exploited scavenging strategies, to supplement hunting.

30 min
5

Jacks of All Trades

The rise of bears and raccoons in the Carnivora, exhibit the most diverse feeding patterns of the group: predators, scavenging omnivores, specialist herbivores.

30 min
6

Small and Deadly

The weasel family - fast, ferociously skillful killers. This is the story of how one family of carnivores opted for smallness as a positive advantage.

30 min
7

It's Tough At The Top

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.

30 min