Speciation

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Island Mice Showcase Evolution in Action

Scientists discover smallest island where mammal species can speciate, lending insight into how evolution works on islands. Madagascar has several species of lemurs, Australia has multiple kangaroo species, and the Galápagos has the world’s only ocean-diving iguana. When animals are isolated on an island, they evolve differently than they do on mainlands, giving rise to […]

Written by on May 31, 2018

Red-Bellied Pitta Turns Out to be 13 Species

Researchers discover that the Red-Bellied Pitta; once believed a single species of bird is actually thirteen unique species. Question: What do thirteen brightly colored bird species have in common? Answer: Not much beyond their vibrant feathers. This is a big surprise to researchers who have long believed that the Red-bellied Pitta was a single species that […]

Written by on December 22, 2016