The rock pocket mouse is a living example of Darwin's process of natural selection. Evolution is happening right now everywhere around us, and adaptive changes can occur in a population with remarkable speed. This is essential if you're a mouse living in an environment where a volcanic eruption can reverse selective pressure in nearly an instant. The film features Dr. Michael Nachman, whose work on pocket mice reveals a complete story, from ecosystem to molecules, that demonstrates how random changes in the genome can take many paths to the same adaptation-a colored coat that hides them from predators.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Sean B. Carroll
Crew: Sarah Holt (Director), Sean B. Carroll (Writer), Ethan Herberman (Writer), Sarah Holt (Writer)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Pixeldust Studios
Runtime: 11 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Oct 12, 2011
IMDb: 6
