Biologists teach that all living things on Earth are related. Is there any solid evidence to back this claim? Join us as we explore the facts! We start with a close look at the origin of whales from land mammals, and then touch on the origins of several other critters, including our own species.
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Corrections:
Dolphin embryos shown in this animation come from spotted dolphins.
Photo of bowhead whale pelvis comes from the Department of Wildlife Management, Barrow, Alaska
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If you want to learn more about whale fossils and evolution, we have articles for you to enjoy on our website!
http://statedclearly.com/articles/category/evolution
To learn more about whale embryos, check out the work of Dr. Hans Thewissen here: http://web.neomed.edu/web/anatomy/DLDD/index.html
For an in-depth view of whale evolution, read Dr. Hans Thewissen's new book "The Walking Whales" http://www.ucpress.edu/book.php?isbn=9780520277069
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