Crocodile Ancestors

2m 59s

Scientists are now discovering the earliest ancient crocodiles by tracing one branch of the vast tree of life 230 million years into the geologic period called the Triassic. And they looked nothing like the crocs alive today.

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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time | Teaser

S1 E1 - 2m 10s

Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures. From voracious crocodiles and acrobatic birds to stupendous whales and majestic elephants, WHEN WHALES WALKED follows top scientists on a global adventure as they follow clues from the fossil record and change what we thought we knew about the evolution of iconic beasts.
When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time | Trailer

S1 E1 - 2m 21s

Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures. From voracious crocodiles and acrobatic birds to stupendous whales and majestic elephants, WHEN WHALES WALKED follows top scientists on a global adventure as they follow clues from the fossil record and change what we thought we knew about the evolution of iconic beasts.
When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time | Preview

S1 E1 - 30s

Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures. From voracious crocodiles and acrobatic birds to stupendous whales and majestic elephants, WHEN WHALES WALKED follows top scientists from around the world on a global adventure as they follow clues from the fossil record and change what we thought we knew about the evolution of iconic beasts.

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