Preview: Were mermaids aquatic apes?

Fox News ^ | 22 May 2012 | Hollie McKay

[Theoria]

In the two-hour CGI Special “Mermaids: The Body Found,” Animal Planet dives deep into the idea that mermaids may have been real, and, even better -- related to humans!

“It’s a very radical theory on human evolution, but we have approached an age-old myth and really chased its origins,” Animal Planet honcho Charlie Foley told FOX411’s Pop Tarts column. “It has been compiled in a way that is very compelling, making us think that mermaids might not just be mythical creatures.”

The show unravels mysterious underwater sound recordings and presents a bone-chilling argument for the Aquatic Ape Theory, which suggests that during the transition from apes to hominid, some humans went through an aquatic stage. This stage is argued to have resulted in “aquatic ape-like” creatures.

“There are striking differences between us and other primates, yet [there are] many features we share with marine mammals, like the webbing between our fingers, which other primates don’t have, a layer of subcutaneous fat, and a loss of body hair,” Foley explained. “We also have an instinctive ability to swim, and control over breath. Humans can hold breath up to 20 minutes, longer than any other terrestrial animal.”

“Mermaids: The Body Found” ponders the concept that coastal flooding millions of years ago turned some of our ancestors inland, while another group branched off into the deep water out of necessity and for food.

According to Foley, “Mermaids: The Body Found” is just the first tiny ripple in a tide of discoveries he anticipates will be brought to the surface in the coming years.

[SunkenCiv]

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Thanks Theoria! Did somebody say "aquatic ape"?!? The Scars of Evolution: What Our Bodies Tell Us About Human Origins by Elaine Morgan "The most remarkable aspect of Todaro's discovery emerged when he examined Homo Sapiens for the 'baboon marker'. It was not there... Todaro drew one firm conclusion. 'The ancestors of man did not develop in a geographical area where they would have been in contact with the baboon. I would argue that the data we are presenting imply a non-African origin of man millions of years ago.'" To all -- please ping me to other topics which are appropriate for the GGG list.

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[shibumi]

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[wolfcreek]

Ape you say?

[wildbill]

Somebody post a pic of Kevin Costner in Waterworld, a movie that settles this evolutionary theory for all time in favor of aquatic-mermen.

Guess he’s still looking for his mermaid though.

[SunkenCiv]

He was looking for more than one, that was his main problem. ;’)

[1010RD]

Why because they put a net on you?

[Condor51]

Preview: Were mermaids aquatic apes?

[ExpatGator]

Absolutely hate those nets. However, the blondes who can’t speak are pretty awesome.