Whales: Giants of the Deep

Whales: Giants of the Deep at Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Did you know that whales evolved from hoofed animals like pigs and cows? And that DNA evidence actually even shows that hippos are the closest living relatives of whales? They are mammals that moved from land to sea about 50 million years ago. Tails replaced legs. Forearms became flippers. And nostrils evolved into blowholes. Their limbs…

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Whales: Giants of the Deep at Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Did you know that whales evolved from hoofed animals like pigs and cows? And that DNA evidence actually even shows that hippos are the closest living relatives of whales? They are mammals that moved from land to sea about 50 million years ago. Tails replaced legs. Forearms became flippers. And nostrils evolved into blowholes. Their limbs…

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Denver Museum of Nature & Science: 2014 Highlights

The new year will be a big one at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science with a new lineup of temporary exhibitions and IMAX 3D films! Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed Opens Friday, February 14 Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed is the largest exhibition about the ancient Maya ever to be displayed in the United States. Through…

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Denver Museum of Nature & Science: 2014 Highlights

The new year will be a big one at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science with a new lineup of temporary exhibitions and IMAX 3D films! Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed Opens Friday, February 14 Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed is the largest exhibition about the ancient Maya ever to be displayed in the United States. Through…

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