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Devon’s Domestication
A profound force through the evolution of human society has been the domestication of animals. Coope
I’m Seeing Spots
Something I’ve always noticed, and wondered about, is the variation in number, size, and place
Before the Dawn, Chapter 2: Metamorphosis
In December, 2011, I read (and enjoyed) Nicholas Wade‘s sweeping summary of what we th
Before the Dawn, Chapter 1: Genetics & Genesis
In December, 2011, I read (and enjoyed) Nicholas Wade‘s sweeping summary of what we th
Amphibistory
Yes, this post’s title is intended to be a goofy combination of “amphibian” and
Spotted Salamander: a wistful, cold weather tribute
Here in Western New York state, it’s been 6 months since I’ve seen a Spotted Salamander
Watching Frogs
I’ve been reading about FrogWatch USA, and would like to try participating next spring. Here
If people evolved from chimps, why are there still chimps?
People who know me know I like talking about evolution. This is like saying Gollum likes talking ab
Ring Species
A great power of evolution is a process called speciation, which produces new species from ancestral
A Horse Runs On Its Finger: Your Inner Fish, Chp. 2, “Getting a Grip”
I’m blogging through Neil Shubin‘s book on the evolutionary history of bodies, Your Inn









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