The evolution of whales
Whales are mammals! While that simple concept is a platitude to 21st century readers, it was not for most people throughout human history. Even those who were intimately familiar with the shape and behavior of whales, the whalers who hunted them, thought of whales as fish.
Indohyus sp.
"India's pig", Middle Eocene India
"India's pig", Middle Eocene India
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Pakicetus sp.
"Pakistani whale", Early Eocene Pakistan
"Pakistani whale", Early Eocene Pakistan
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Ambulocetus natans
"Walking whale", Early Eocene Pakistan
"Walking whale", Early Eocene Pakistan
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Kutchicetus minimus
"Kutch whale", Early-Middle Eocene Pakistan-India
"Kutch whale", Early-Middle Eocene Pakistan-India
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Basilosaurus sp.
"King lizard", Late Eocene
"King lizard", Late Eocene
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