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Leaps in Evolution Leaps in Evolution

Leaps in Evolution
Leaps in Evolution
Documentary 2015
Available on CuriosityStream
Tracing the evolution of life on Earth.
Documentary 2015
PG

Episodes

  • EPISODE 1
    The Origin of Eyes

    Eyeless ancestral creatures suddenly developed eyes 500 million years ago --a dramatic leap in evolution; what enabled human ancestors to evolve with eyes has been a mystery; now, scientists are close to a solution using cutting-edge DNA research.

    55 min 1 Jan 2015 PG
  • EPISODE 2
    Creation of Motherly Love

    Human mothers raise fetuses inside their wombs and breast feed their babies for a long time after birth; scientists believe that human ancestors experienced unforeseen dramatic changes in DNA under threats of extinction.

    48 min 1 Jan 2015 PG
  • EPISODE 3
    And Finally, Intelligence!

    DNA research discovers a key ancient incident that could solve the mystery of why homo sapiens are the only creatures on earth privileged with high intelligence that allows them to be civilized.

    49 min 1 Jan 2015 PG

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About

Leaps in Evolution
  • DOCUMENTARY
Tracing the evolution of life on Earth.

Information

Studio
NHK
Genre
Documentary
Released
2015
Rated
PG

Languages

Subtitles
English (United States) (CC)

Accessibility

Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.

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