Your Inner Fish
Overview
Anatomist Neil Shubin invites viewers on a fascinating journey through evolution, tracing the 350-million-year development of the human body. By exploring our anatomical connections to ancient fish, reptiles, and primates, he uncovers the surprising ancestors hidden within our lineage. Each episode reveals how the traits of these long-extinct creatures have shaped our physical form today, showcasing the intricate legacy of life that remains embedded in our biology. Discover the deep-rooted history that connects us to the distant past and the remarkable story of our own evolution.
Episodes
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1
Your Inner Fish
In the premiere episode, Neil embarks on a journey from a U.S. highway to the Arctic Circle, exploring the link between our lungs, arms, legs, and han...
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2
Your Inner Reptile
In Episode 2, we explore the connections between our hair, skin, teeth, jaws, and sense of hearing, tracing their lineage back to our reptilian forebe...
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3
Your Inner Monkey
In the series finale, Neil explores the evolution of our hands, feet, color vision, spine, and upright posture, tracing these traits back to our prima...
