The Beak of the Finch: A Story of Evolution in Our Time
Jonathan Weiner recounts decades of research showing evolution in action among Galápagos finches, offering clear evidence of natural selection at work today.
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The Beak of the Finch chronicles long-term field research on Darwin's finches in the Galápagos Islands.
Biologists Peter and Rosemary Grant document measurable changes in beak size and shape across generations.
Their observations provide direct evidence of natural selection operating within contemporary ecosystems.
The narrative situates these findings within the broader framework of evolutionary biology.
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