Dolphins: Aquatic Marvels
During the early Eocene period approximately 50 million years ago, certain mammals gradually underwent adaptations to thrive in aquatic environments, leading to the evolution of dolphin-like forms. The earliest ancestors of dolphins were terrestrial mammals belonging to an order akin to modern carnivores. These mammals inhabited coastal and near-river environments and displayed several adaptations for an aquatic lifestyle, such as fin-like limbs and eyes adapted for underwater vision. Over time, these terrestrial mammals underwent progressive transformations, becoming more specialized for
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