Documentary
United States of America
When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time is a Nature documentary film that takes viewers on a journey through millions of years of evolution to uncover the secrets of some of the world's most fascinating creatures. The film is presented by Scottish naturalist and wildlife filmmaker, Steve Backshall.
The documentary features top scientists from around the world who are studying the fossil record to understand the evolutionary history of iconic creatures such as crocodiles, birds, whales, and elephants. The film showcases groundbreaking research that has changed our understanding of how these animals evolved and how they are interconnected.
The movie explores the evolutionary links between ancient crocodile-like creatures, the evolution of birds from dinosaurs, the rise of the massive whale species, and the amazing adaptations of elephants. The scientific journey showcased in the film takes viewers through some of the world's most remote locations, including the deserts of Chile, the plains of Wyoming, and the islands off the coast of Scotland.
The film features stunning cinematography, incredible CGI animations, and interviews with top scientists from the Natural History Museum in London, the University of Edinburgh, and the University of Chicago, among others. When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time is a fascinating documentary that offers a glimpse into the complex and fascinating world of evolution.
