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Darwin’s Finches

October 21 , 2024 16 hrs 0 min 44 0
  • The Scientists have revealed that just six consecutive droughts can lead to the emergence of a new species of finch in the Galapagos islands.
  • The physical changes in birds caused by extreme events "provide a pathway" for a new finch species to form.
  • The Galapagos, an Ecuadorian province, is renowned for its diverse finch population, collectively known as Darwin’s finches.
  • This is due to their role in helping British naturalist Charles Darwin understand evolution by natural selection.
  • Darwin's finches are a group encompassing roughly 18 different passerine bird species.
  • They are noted for their remarkable variation in beak size and functionality.

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