Bones Began as Mineral Batteries

The video explores the evolution of bones in animals, focusing on new research that suggests ancient fish developed bones similar to humans for nutrient storage. Advanced technology allowed researchers to study fossilized fish bones in detail, revealing structural similarities to modern bones. The video also discusses the separate evolutionary paths of whales and hippos, showing that they independently developed water-adapted traits. The findings challenge previous assumptions about their shared ancestry. The video concludes with acknowledgments to supporters.

What surprising findings were revealed about the evolution of hippos and whales?

How do the skin differences between hippos and cetaceans support the idea of convergent evolution?

What evidence suggests that hippos and cetaceans did not share a common water-loving ancestor?