What Darwin Never Knew
“One hundred and fifty years later, scientists decode nature's greatest mysteries”
Synopsis
Earth teems with a staggering variety of animals, including 9,000 kinds of birds, 28,000 types of fish, and more than 350,000 species of beetles. What explains this explosion of living creatures—1.4 million different species discovered so far, with perhaps another 50 million to go? The source of life's endless forms was a profound mystery until Charles Darwin brought forth his revolutionary idea of natural selection. But Darwin's radical insights raised as many questions as they answered. What actually drives evolution and turns one species into another? To what degree do different animals rely on the same genetic toolkit? And how did we evolve?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Rubin, Rushmore DeNooyer, Serena Davies, Sarah Holt
- Original Title
- What Darwin Never Knew
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- NOVA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Rubin, Rushmore DeNooyer, Serena Davies, Sarah Holt
Department Leadership Roster
John Rubin
Director
Rushmore DeNooyer
Director
Serena Davies
Director
Sarah Holt
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What is What Darwin Never Knew about?
Earth teems with a staggering variety of animals, including 9,000 kinds of birds, 28,000 types of fish, and more than 350,000 species of beetles. What explains this explosion of living creatures—1.4 million different species discovered so far, with perhaps another 50 million to go? The source of life's endless forms was a profound mystery until Charles Darwin brought forth his revolutionary idea of natural selection. But Darwin's radical insights raised as many questions as they answered. What actually drives evolution and turns one species into another? To what degree do different animals rely on the same genetic toolkit? And how did we evolve?
Who directed What Darwin Never Knew?
What Darwin Never Knew was directed by John Rubin, Rushmore DeNooyer, Serena Davies, Sarah Holt.
Who stars in What Darwin Never Knew?
The principal cast of What Darwin Never Knew includes Karl Steudel, Jerry Chu, Kandace Cummings, Ellen Becker Gray.
When was What Darwin Never Knew released and how long is it?
What Darwin Never Knew was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.