When does a whale become a whale? A sample animation (short version) for a gradually "evolving" artwork visualizing Darwin's "infinitude of connecting links" between species. Done as part of a Science Communication MSc course at UWE, Bristol.
For the full effect, watch the longer "deep time" version here: https://youtu.be/PEU1-GQ1Ax4
"...Endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved." -On The Origin of Species
Species included:
1. Indohyus/Pakicetus
2. Ambulocetus
3. Rodhocetus
4. Dorudon
5. Llanocetus
6. Sperm whale
...and back again!