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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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Introductory programme of a seven part series, exploring the evolution of the carnivores as a successful and highly diverse mammalian group.
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.
Looks at the evolution of the dog family, how as generalists and through group predation they have filled a successful niche within the Carnivora.
Follows the evolution of the hyaenas within the Carnivora, reveals how they have successfully exploited scavenging strategies, to supplement hunting.
The rise of bears and raccoons in the Carnivora, exhibit the most diverse feeding patterns of the group: predators, scavenging omnivores, specialist herbivores.
The weasel family - fast, ferociously skillful killers. This is the story of how one family of carnivores opted for smallness as a positive advantage.
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.
