The Walking Whales: From Land to Water in Eight Million Years
In 'The Walking Whales,' J.G.M. Hans Thewissen chronicles the eight-million-year evolution of whales from land to water. Using fossil records, the book details the anatomical and behavioral shifts that enabled this profound adaptation, providing a compelling look at paleontological history and the forces shaping marine life.
About This Book
The Walking Whales explores the evolutionary transition of whales from land-dwelling creatures to fully aquatic animals, spanning eight million years of biological change.
Author J.G.M. Hans Thewissen, a renowned paleontologist, draws on fossil evidence to trace this fascinating adaptation process.
The book highlights key stages in the development of whale anatomy and behavior, offering insights into one of nature's most extraordinary transformations.
Through detailed scientific analysis, it reveals how environmental pressures drove these ancient mammals back to the sea.
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