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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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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time | Trailer
Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures.
Preview: S1 E1 | 2:21
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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
Crocodile Ancestors
Scientists are now discovering the earliest ancient crocodiles.
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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time | Preview
Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures.
Preview: S1 E1 | 0:30
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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures.
Episode: S1 E1 | 1:54:37
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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time | Teaser
Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures.
Clip: S1 E1 | 2:10
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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time Intro
Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures.
Preview: S1 E1 | 2:10
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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
Birds Are Living Dinosaurs
Birds have colonized every environment on Earth, so how did they come to be so diverse?
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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
Empire of Elephants
Today there are three species of elephant, but 16 million years ago there were dozens.
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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
Walking Whale Ancestor
Blue whales are the biggest creatures ever. But how did they get so big?
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