JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Tale of Walking Whales.

  • Published In: Brainspace, 2025. P. 30 1 of 3

  • Database: Education Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bider, Pascale 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the evolutionary history of whales, detailing their transition from land-dwelling ancestors to fully aquatic creatures. It highlights the Pakicetus, the oldest known cetacean, which lived around 50 million years ago and had features indicating a semi-aquatic lifestyle. Over time, cetaceans evolved with adaptations such as shorter limbs and flippers, leading to species like Ambulocetus and Basilosaurus, which were more adapted to life in water. Additionally, the article notes that modern whales share a surprising genetic connection with hippos, their closest living relatives, and discusses innovative research methods, including the analysis of whale feces, to understand their dietary evolution. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Brainspace. 2025/12, p30
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Anatomy and Physiology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:22918930
  • Accession Number:190318627
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