Island Gigantism and Dwarfism
On isolated islands across the globe, a fascinating evolutionary pattern emerges: large animals tend to shrink, while small animals grow to enormous sizes. This phenomenon, known as the "island rule",…
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Sky Islands: Biodiversity in Isolation
Venture to the world's 'sky islands', isolated mountains where unique ecosystems flourish like islands in a sea of desert or jungle. These geological wonders act as evolutionary laboratories, creating hotspots…
The Wallace Line: An Invisible Barrier
The Wallace Line is a fascinating geographical boundary in Indonesia that separates the vastly different animal kingdoms of Asia and Australia. This invisible barrier, first identified by naturalist Alfred Russel…