The Velvet Claw

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Contents 1 General Information 2 Cover 3 Information 3.1 The Carnassial Connection 3.2 Sharpening the Tooth 3.3 Strength in Numbers 3.4 The Rich Man's Table 3.5 Jacks of All Trades 3.6 Small and Deadly 3.7 It's Tough at the Top 4 Screenshots 5 Technical Specs 6 Links 6.1 Release Post 6.2 Related Documentaries 6.3 ed2k Links

[edit] General Information

Nature, Science Documentary hosted by Derek Jacobi, published by BBC in 1992 - English narration

[edit] Cover

[edit] Information

From tiny weasels to big cats and bears, this series follows the sometimes surprising evolution of the Carnivora - the mammals that eat meat. Using computer graphic techniques and full colour animation to bring to life long-extinct lineages, it journeys from the carnivore's roots at the end of the dinosaur era right up to the present day.

[edit] The Carnassial Connection

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

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Jacks of All Trades

The rise of bears and racoons in the carnivora, exhibit the most diverse feeding patterns of the group, predators->scavenging omnivores->specialist herbivores

[edit] Small and Deadly

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

[edit] It's Tough at the Top

Looks at the development of top carnivores and asks are they really masters of their world or longterm losers? The winners are the small carnivores.

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[edit] Technical Specs

• Video Codec: XviD
  
• Video Bitrate: 1410-1494 kB/s
  
• Video Resolution: 640x480
  
• Audio Codec: MP3
  
• Audio Bitrate: ~232 kb/s 48.0 kHz
  
• RunTime Per Part: ~29 min.
  
• Number Of Parts: 7
  
• Part Size: 350 MB
• Ripped by hedgepig

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[edit] Release Post

• MVGroup.org (torrent)

[edit] Related Documentaries

• Built for the Kill - Killer Canines
• Dawn of the Cats
• Big Cats (Discovery)
• The Ultimate Guide: Dogs
• Bears (DC)
• Evolutions
• Walking with Beasts

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