7 Animals That Evolved at Hyperspeed — Because of Us

The video explores rapid evolutionary adaptations in various species due to human-induced environmental changes. Examples include Cliff Swallows evolving shorter wings to avoid cars, fish becoming smaller due to fishing pressures, mosquitoes adapting to underground habitats, sea snakes developing darker skin to combat pollution, and elephants evolving tusklessness to evade poachers. The video emphasizes that while some species can adapt quickly, not all can, and human responsibility remains crucial.

What role do microbes play in the context of ocean plastic pollution?

How have tuskless elephants become more common in certain populations?

Discuss the limitations of rapid evolution in response to environmental changes.

What are the potential consequences of rapid evolutionary changes for species survival?