Meanwhile, traits not conducive to survival gradually fall away. The original peppered moth (above) and the dark peppered moth (below). Credit: Gail Hampshire/Wikimedia Commons A famous example of ...

Nonetheless, their ability to visually blend with their environment remains unparalleled. Peppered Moth. Image by Protenor via Depositphotos. The peppered moth is a classic example of natural ...

This enables them to adapt to various backgrounds and even communicate through dynamic displays. Their stealthiness helps them avoid predators and sneak up on prey. Peppered Moth. Image by Protenor ...

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Humans' increasingly large footprint across the planet is forcing plants & animals to adapt and is affecting some species' evolutionary path.

There isn’t a big difference between a butterfly and a moth, but we all know which one out of the two gets more love in the world. Butterflies are bright, colourful and pretty – you can get ...

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