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Iterative Evolution: Did the Aldabra Rail Evolve Twice?
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The flightless Aldabra rail only lives on the Aldabra Atoll in Madagascar. But this example of iterative evolution descended from birds that soar.
Convergent Evolution: When a Good Idea Moves Between Species
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Organisms not related to each other can develop similar physical attributes without even exchanging notes.
How can two seemingly unrelated species that live in isolation from each other evolve into identical forms?
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Parallel evolution leads two seemingly unrelated species living in isolation from each other to evolve into identical forms. How? Learn about parallel evolution.
Birds Fly, Right? Meet 7 That Totally Can't
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There are 126 species of birds that don't have the ability to fly, for various evolutionary reasons. Let's meet seven of them.
10 Fascinating Facts About the New 'Tree of Life' Evolution Chart
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The newly developed family tree of Earth's 2.3 million species is a first draft of the 3.5-billion-year history of evolution.
What if people had evolved as birds?
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If people had evolved as birds, we'd probably lay eggs. Learn more about what would happen if people had evolved as birds at HowStuffWorks.
Do hummingbirds have sex in midair?
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Do hummingbirds have sex in midair? Learn about the amazing hummingbird and find out if they really have to hover all of the time.
Are Dinosaurs Still Alive?
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Whether in "King Kong," "Journey to the Center of the Earth" or "The Lost World," humankind has long held out hope of discovering a secret land filled with prehistoric beasts. But is that even possible? Are dinosaurs still alive?
What Is the Dumbest Animal? These 14 Defy Evolution
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What is the dumbest animal on Earth? Spoiler: It's not your uncle who tried to deep-fry a turkey in his bathtub.
How did language evolve?
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Let's assume that long ago Homo sapiens communicated by grunting at one another. How and when did all those grunting sounds evolve into a verb tenses, clauses and proper nouns?