Researchers want to know: Why would a creature who can swim ever want to walk?
Learning how walking began is vital to understanding our ancient past
New fossil shows four-legged fishapod that returned to the water while Tiktaalik ventured onto land
Researchers discover a new fossil that is closely related to other animals that made the transition to land, but with features more suited for swimming and life in the water.
Prof. Neil Shubin discusses the story and science behind finding ‘missing link’ fossils
Scholar who discovered Tiktaalik roseae delivers Ryerson Lecture on 'Finding Your Inner Fish'
The 2021 Nora and Edward Ryerson Lecture with Prof. Neil Shubin
<p>In his Ryerson Lecture, Prof. Neil Shubin discusses his groundbreaking discovery of <em>Tiktaalik roseae</em>.</p>
Neil Shubin to discuss ‘Your Inner Fish’ in University of Chicago Ryerson Lecture
Pioneering scientist who discovered ‘missing link’ between fish and land animals to speak April 20
New clues emerge on how early tetrapods learned to live—and eat—on land
Advanced imaging, modern species provide new insights into behavior of Tiktaalik roseae
How fish fins evolved just before the transition to land
Research on fossilized fish from the late Devonian period, roughly 375 million years ago, details the evolution of fins as they began to transition into limbs fit for walking on land.
