When Whales Could Walk Preview
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Giant fossils uncovered in the Sahara Desert reveal new secrets of how whales evolved.
A spectacular fossil graveyard reveals a 43-million-year-old whale that had four legs and could walk. Follow scientists as they search for new clues to how mammals moved from land into the sea to become the largest animals on Earth.
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When Whales Could Walk Preview
Preview: Season 51 Episode 1 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
A spectacular fossil graveyard reveals a 43-million-year-old whale that had four legs and could walk. Follow scientists as they search for new clues to how mammals moved from land into the sea to become the largest animals on Earth.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship- [Narrator] In the Sahara Desert.
- [Narrator] Fossils are everywhere, telling you what life looked like 30 million years ago.
- [Narrator] An incredible discovery.
- [Narrator] We have a complete skeleton.
- [Narrator] May reveal the origins.
- [Narrator] Of the prehistoric whale that lived here long time ago.
- [Narrator] Of the world's largest mammals.
- This is so awesome.
They're doing everything mammals do, but in the water.
- [Narrator] "When Whales Could Walk" on NOVA.
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Ancient whale fossils found in the desert
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What is this whale skeleton doing in the Egyptian Sahara Desert? (2m 10s)
How Did Whales Evolve From Land Mammals?
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The story of whales’ evolution from land mammals is hidden in their genes. (3m 8s)
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Today’s whales look nothing like their ancient ancestor. (2m 48s)
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