Genetic variance in fitness indicates rapid contemporary adaptive evolution in wild animals
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers found that wild animal populations exhibit significant genetic differences in traits related to reproduction, enabling rapid adaptation to environmental changes. The study's findings suggest a potential speed-up in evolution due to natural selection, with implications for species' adaptability to climate change.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- 'Fuel of evolution' more abundant than previously thought in wild animals Australian National University · May 26, 2022 · first to report
- The “fuel of evolution” is more abundant than previously thought in wild animals Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW) · May 26, 2022
- Animals may evolve faster than previously thought University of Auckland · May 27, 2022