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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 1 MIN

The Fish That Could Walk | Sean B. Carrol

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How did animals first make the giant step from water to land? Evolutionary biologist Sean B. Carroll explains how the discovery of Tiktaalik—a fossil with both fish and limb-like features—revealed a key moment in evolution.For more, check out the extended interview with Sean B. Carroll.Learn more about NOVA and subscribe to our YouTube channel. 

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