Dolphins and orcas have passed the point of no return in evolution to live on land again

Two animals considered superintelligents have reached an irreversible evolutionary point that makes them totally dependent on the aquatic environment. Although their ancestors were terrestrial mammals, evolution has transformed their anatomy and physiology in such a way that returning to the mainland is now impossible. Specifically, it is about whales and dolphins. A study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B ensures that,…

Dolphins and orcas have passed the point of no return in evolution to live on land again

A recent study from July 2023 in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B sheds light on how marine mammals, like dolphins and orcas, have hit an evolutionary “point of no return.” These creatures, which once roamed the land, are now so perfectly adapted to life in water that going back to their terrestrial roots is a no-go. This raises some big questions about how certain evolutionary changes can be permanent and what this means for biodi…