Peppered Moths
Natural selection in action
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Peppered Moth
Follow the peppered moth’s life cycle from birth to death - all in one year!
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Natural Selection
Find out how the peppered moth surprised naturalists in England.
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Dr. Kettlewell
Scientists must verify their ideas. Learn how Dr. Kettlewell put natural selection to the test.
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See how camouflage protects moths through the eyes of a predator.
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Did You Know?
The peppered moth caterpillar pupates (forms a sort of cocoon) in the soil over winter, avoiding air temperatures that are too cold.