Cetacean Origins

[James Boyer <jjboyer@en.com>]

Hi, all:

As part of a research project (doing background research to teach a unit 
on cetacean origins), I'm looking for current views on cetacean origins, 
particularly Mesonichid (sp.?) ancestry.  Watching "Dinosaurs and Beyond" 
on TLC raised some serious questions regarding this association (even 
among High School students :-)), as it seemed like the evidence was 
contrived at best.  If this is the wrong list, perhaps someone could 
direct me (privately) to the correct listserv.  I have been a lurker on 
this list for a while now, and find it extremely enlightening and helpful 
for my environmental science / earth science classes.


Thanks!

Jim Boyer
Science Department
Saint Joseph Academy
Cleveland, Ohio