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Evolution - for iPad/Mac/PC

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In the sub-arctic environment in northern Norway and the high arctic climate of Svalbard, reindeer have adapted to their environment in different ways. The five video tracks in this album explore the key concepts of evolutionary science and investigate how these account for the characteristics of arctic reindeer. How do natural selection and other evolutionary processes produce changes in genes? How do new species originate? And how are large-scale evolutionary patterns generated. The material forms part of the course S366 Evolution.
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Evolution

A short introduction to this album.

Mar 26, 2010•53 sec

Northern Norway

An undisturbed natural laboratory. One of the most isolated arctic landmasses, an ideal location to observe rapid evolutionary change.

Dec 24, 2008•3 min

Transcript -- Northern Norway

Transcript -- An undisturbed natural laboratory. One of the most isolated arctic landmasses, an ideal location to observe rapid evolutionary change.

Dec 24, 2008

Mainland Reindeer

The behaviour and evolution of the mainland species. Analysing how they live and what they eat.

Dec 24, 2008•2 min

Mainland Species Biology

Inside the stomach & intestine of a reindeer. An in depth look at how the species extracts nutrients and conserves heat.

Dec 24, 2008•4 min

Svalbard Reindeer

The threat of starvation. How this sub-species has adapted to arctic conditions, lack of food and the absence of predators

Dec 24, 2008•11 min

Transcript -- Svalbard Reindeer

Transcript -- The threat of starvation. How this sub-species has adapted to arctic conditions, lack of food and the absence of predators

Dec 24, 2008

Evolution in Action

Comparing physical and behavioural characteristics in both types of reindeer reveals the process of evolution at work.

Dec 24, 2008•3 min

Transcript -- Evolution in Action

Transcript -- Comparing physical and behavioural characteristics in both types of reindeer reveals the process of evolution at work.

Dec 24, 2008
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