🐦Cliff swallows developed shorter wings to evade cars near roads.
🐟Fishes became smaller and reached sexual maturity sooner to avoid being caught.
🌊Turtle-headed sea snakes evolved darker coloration to cope with heavy metals.
🦠Microbes are rapidly evolving to eat plastic, potentially reducing ocean pollution.
🐘Tuskless elephants have become more common to avoid poaching.
Can all species adapt quickly?
—No, not all species are capable of rapid evolution, as it depends on factors such as reproductive rate and genetic variability.
Why did cliff swallows develop shorter wings?
—Shorter wings allow cliff swallows to quickly take off vertically and evade cars near roads.
What advantage do smaller fish have?
—Smaller fish are less likely to be caught by humans, allowing them to pass on their genes.
Why did sea snakes get darker?
—Sea snakes evolved darker coloration to bind heavy metals and minimize their toxic effects.
How are microbes evolving to eat plastic?
—Plastic-eating microbes are evolving molecular pathways to break down plastics, potentially reducing plastic pollution in the ocean.
00:00Evolution doesn't always happen slowly. Some species rapidly adapt to changing environments.
01:06Cliff swallows developed shorter wings to evade cars near roads.
03:20Fishes became smaller and reached sexual maturity sooner to avoid being caught.
06:16Turtle-headed sea snakes evolved darker coloration to cope with heavy metals.
08:50Microbes are rapidly evolving to eat plastic, potentially reducing ocean pollution.
10:51Tuskless elephants have become more common to avoid poaching.
12:32Not all species can adapt quickly, and human actions are crucial for preserving biodiversity.
