Summary:
The book chronicles the research of biologists Peter and Rosemary Grant, who studied the finches of the Galápagos Islands for decades, providing real-time evidence of evolution. It delves into the details of natural selection, adaptation, and the genetic mechanisms that drive evolutionary change in these birds.
Key points:
1. Real-Time Evolution: The book highlights that evolution is ongoing, not just a past event. It uses the example of Galapagos finches, whose beak changes can be observed within a few generations due to environmental changes.
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