Air date: 1992-09-07

Runtime: 30 min

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

Air date: 1992-09-14

Runtime: 30 min

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.

Air date: 1992-09-21

Runtime: 30 min

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

Air date: 1992-09-28

Runtime: 30 min

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

Air date: 1992-10-05

Runtime: 30 min

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

Air date: 1992-10-12

Runtime: 30 min

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

Air date: 1992-10-19

Runtime: 30 min

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.