Were These the First Animals?

This documentary journeys to the dawn of animal life to ask what the very first animals may have looked like. It explores the strange organisms of the deep past and the fossils and research that reveal how complex life began. The film makes an obscure chapter of evolution vivid and accessible. It is a fascinating watch for anyone interested in evolution, paleontology, and the deep origins of animal life on Earth. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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