When Whales Walked

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We know whales as graceful giants bound to the sea. But what if we told you there was actually a time when whales could walk.

Thanks to Lucas Lima and Studio 252mya for their illustrations. You can find more of Lucas' work here: https://252mya.com/gallery/lucas-lima

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