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Finch Evolution Lab

Finch Evolution Lab is an interactive simulation that demonstrates how finch bird species change over time through natural selection. Users can experiment by modifying factors like beak size and food availability, observing how traits become more common or rare across generations. The lab illustrates key evolutionary concepts, such as adaptation and survival, by showing how environmental conditions influence which traits are favored. It provides a hands-on way to understand evolution as a gradual process driven by changes in the traits that improve a species' chances of survival and reproduction in its environment.