# Salamander growing from a single cell

> Filmmaker Jan van IJken's Becoming reveals the fascinating genesis of animal life. A single cell is transformed into a complete, complex living organism with a beating heart and running bloodstream. Observe the stages of development that occur within an Alpine newt embryo (Ichthyosaura alpestris) in this fascinating six minute time-lapse captured over a three week period.

A direct Youtube link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEejivHRIbE&feature=youtu.be