EP16 - The Fish That Learned to Breathe Air: How Animals First Walked on Land

from Big World, Little Ears · host Hippo Tom

Did you know a fish helped teach animals how to walk on land? Scientists just discovered something amazing inside an ancient fish skull that explains how creatures first left the ocean. Meet Tiktaalik, the incredible fish with leg-like fins and a special breathing tube! 🐟 Learn how fish turned into land animals over millions of years 🔬 Discover how scientists see inside fossils without breaking them 🌍 Find out why you're related to an ancient fish! 💬 Which was braver: the first fish to breathe air, or the first to walk on land?

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