Philip Whitfield

Describes the prehistoric animals that lived in various areas of the world during the different geological periods, from the Triassic through the Cretaceous.

Cutaway images of robots and their animal partners explore the intricacies of each of the animals depicted, using a mechanical approach to explain the digestive and circulatory systems, movement, and adaptation process.

Presents information about animals ranging from vampire bats and tarsiers to oarfish and bumblebees.