When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
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, this documentary follows top scientists 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.
When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time (2019)
Chad Cohen
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United States of America
Ratings
TMDB users
8.6/10
5 votes
Rating consensus
86/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~86/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Lee Pace
Narrator
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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time (2019)
Chad Cohen
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