The peppered moth is an iconic example of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. For centuries peppered moths (Biston betularia) were common in the forests around Manchester ...

A classic example of natural selection at work is the origin of giraffes’ long necks. The ancestors of modern giraffes were animals similar to deer or antelope, with necks of ordinary length.

Most group-living animals will be exposed to social information more frequently than solitary animals, so may become more attuned to it either through natural selection or through experience.

Assuming that natural selection shapes all animal and plant traits is a false impression. Natural selection is a mindless process.

Same dance, different species: How natural selection drives common behavior of lizards A surprising study on the behavior of unrelated lizards demonstrates how evolution can lead to different ...

Charles Darwin held up giraffes as a prime example of natural selection, his theory that’s often summarized as “survival of the fittest.” Giraffes with comparably longer necks could reach ...

The extravagant splendor of the animal kingdom can’t be explained by natural selection alone — so how did it come to be?

They find that natural selection is acting upon thousands of locations within the ash tree DNA, driving the evolution of resistance. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates.

As an outcome of natural selection, animals are probably adapted to select territories economically by maximizing benefits and minimizing costs of territory ownership. Theory and empirical precedent ...

Professor Liu and her team have identified evidence for natural selection and host adaptation in SARS-CoV-2 in mink, with a great number of variations also found between other mammal hosts.