Fossils show whales first walked on land before sea

2 animal posts in one day? my brain can only learn so many things at one time DM...start slow.

 

I know they're descendants from ancient wolf-like creatures but nice to see more physical evidence of the transition.

 

I found a deer-like ancestor.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071220220241.htm

 

Read that one before. I guess I was in the party that considered them more carnivorous. Though the same author also notes that Pakicetids, a dog-like ancestor with hooves, carries the same teeth structure as whales.