# I believe we evolved from aquatic apes

- Institution: TED
- Department: TEDGlobal 2009
- Speaker: Elaine Morgan
- Year: 2009
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Biology
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/elaine_morgan_i_believe_we_evolved_from_aquatic_apes)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

(NOTE: Statements in this talk have been challenged by scientists working in this field. Read "Corrections & Updates" below for more details.) Elaine Morgan was a tenacious proponent of a theory that is not widely accepted. The aquatic ape hypothesis lays out the idea that humans evolved from primate ancestors who dwelt in watery habitats. Hear her spirited defense of the idea -- and her theory on why science doesn't take it seriously.

## Lectures

1. [I believe we evolved from aquatic apes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/elaine_morgan_i_believe_we_evolved_from_aquatic_apes/7146017bc3d9), 17 min (TED's player)