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What Was the Earth Like 500 Million Years Ago?

202457 minHD★ 8.0Science & Tech

This documentary travels back roughly 500 million years to reveal what Earth was like during the explosion of early complex life. It reconstructs the strange seas and creatures of the Cambrian world using fossils and the latest research. The film makes deep time feel immediate and grounded in science. It is a fascinating watch for anyone interested in evolution, paleontology, and the ancient history of life on Earth. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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