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    The document discusses whale evolution from their terrestrial ancestors to modern whales. It describes how ancient artiodactyl mammals like hippos were early whale ancestors that adapted to an aquatic lifestyle over generations, with forelimbs evolving into flippers, tails broadening, hind limbs disappearing, and other changes that enabled them to live in the ocean and led to modern whales. Key ancient ancestors discussed include Sinonyx, Indohyus, and Ambulocetus that displayed transitional traits between land and sea mammals.

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    Grade 4 Unit 4 Lesson 1 Whale Evolution

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    The Theory

    of
    Whale Evolution

    Grade 4 Unit 4 Lesson 1


    Topics:
    Artiodactyls and Hippos
    Whale Ancestors
    Adaptations
    Hippopotamus

    Nearest Living Relative to Whales


    Let’s Look at
    Ancient
    Ancestors
    Sinonyx
    Indohyus
    Ambulocetus
    Rodhocetus
    Basilosaurus
    Dorudon
    Adaptations
    From Sinonyx to Humpback Whale
    Adaptations
    Streamlined Body
    Adaptations
    Forelimbs Modified Into Flippers
    Adaptations
    Tail Broadened Horizontally
    Adaptations
    Hind Limbs Disappeared Completely
    Adaptations
    Blubber Instead of Hair
    Adaptations
    Nostrils on Top of Head
    Adaptations
    Highly Developed Hearing
    The End

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