Leaps In Evolution

Leaps In Evolution

Documentary 2015

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Experience the magnificent story of evolution transcending time through cutting-edge computer generated imagery in high definition 4K.

Documentary 2015

TV-PG

EPISODE 1

The Origin Of Eyes

Five hundred million years ago, our eyeless ancestral creatures suddenly developed eyes, a dramatic leap in evolution. What enabled our ancestors to evolve with eyes has long been a mystery. Now, scientists are close to a solution, using cutting-edge DNA research.

55 min · Jan 1, 2015 TV-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. What made humans evolve so that we raise our children so affectionately? Scientists believe that our ancestors experienced unforeseen dramatic changes in DNA under threats of extinction.

48 min · Jan 1, 2015 TV-PG
EPISODE 3

And Finally, Intelligence!

Homo sapiens are the only creatures on earth privileged with high intelligence that allows us to be civilized. What evolutionary odyssey did we take to be granted this intelligence? The latest DNA research has discovered a key ancient incident that could solve this million-dollar mystery.

49 min · Jan 1, 2015 TV-PG

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Leaps In Evolution

DOCUMENTARY

Experience the magnificent story of evolution transcending time through cutting-edge computer generated imagery in high definition 4K.

Information

Studio: NHK
Released: 2015
Rated: TV-PG
Region of Origin: Japan

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States)
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.