When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time

When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time

★ 8.6IMDb Score
Released:2019-06-19
Duration:88 min
Director:Chad Cohen
Actors:Lee Pace
Production:Twin Cities Public Television, Shining Red

Overview:

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, this documentary 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.

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