Your Dark Ages viewpoint aside, this is still true: if only the ones without tusks survive, then only the ones without tusks will breed. If being tuskless was a genetic mutation that was already in existence, then it will eventually become a dominant trait within the elephant population. This is evolution.
Miriam, I think his issues is probably with “In Response To” in which case he is correct. Evolution has no means or ability to “respond.” Had it said “as a byproduct of poaching” then it’d be accurate. If you’ve ever read a scientific journal you’d understand that a writers choice of words matters - that is partially why they are peer reviewed. The original assertion probably came from the kids at Reddit so improper wording is understandable.
"Beekeepers In Northeastern France Found Themselves In A Sticky Situation After Bees From Their Hives Began Producing Honey In Shades Of Blue And Green. Later They Discovered That The Bees Were Visiting A Local M&m Factory"
Your Dark Ages viewpoint aside, this is still true: if only the ones without tusks survive, then only the ones without tusks will breed. If being tuskless was a genetic mutation that was already in existence, then it will eventually become a dominant trait within the elephant population. This is evolution.
Miriam, I think his issues is probably with “In Response To” in which case he is correct. Evolution has no means or ability to “respond.” Had it said “as a byproduct of poaching” then it’d be accurate. If you’ve ever read a scientific journal you’d understand that a writers choice of words matters - that is partially why they are peer reviewed. The original assertion probably came from the kids at Reddit so improper wording is understandable.