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783K views · 2.2K reactions | Over a period 50-35 million years ago, whales evolved from land-dwelling quadrupeds to the aquatic mammals we know today. | Australian Museum | Facebook

Whales, majestic giants of the ocean, once walked on land. This incredible transformation is a testament to the power of evolution. Over millions of years, these creatures adapted to their aquatic environment, undergoing a series of remarkable changes. Starting as terrestrial mammals, whale ancestors likely lived near coastlines. Their diet probably consisted of fish and other aquatic creatures. Gradually, these animals became more adapted to life in the water. Their limbs evolved into flippers,