WTF Fun Fact – Darwin Finches Failing To Evolve

WTF Fun Fact - Darwin's Finches Dying

Darwin’s finches, which are a classic example of evolution, are dying off due to an infectious parasite that damages their beaks. The damage causes their mating calls to have an unpleasant tune, hindering their ability to reproduce. – WTF Fun Facts

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jun/12/darwins-finches-sing-out-of-tune-mating-call-parasites-deform-beaks

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  1. My backyard is full of yellow Darwin finches…. I’ve been in my home for about three years now, and all they do is multiply.

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