Evolution

Welcome to the Evolution section of In Focus. This section is a captivating subcategory of the broader Wildlife In Focus series, offering an in-depth exploration of evolutionary processes through the lens of wildlife photography, biology, and ecological narratives. Nestled alongside other subcategories like Birds in Focus, Mammals, Reptiles, and Amphibians, Evolution stands out by focusing on how species adapt, diversify, and survive within varied environments.

Surviving The Freeze

Surviving The Freeze: How Birds Survive The Winter

David Coultham

In the heart of winter, when the world lies silent and the land glistens beneath a sheet of frost, life ...

How Plants Became Killers

How Carnivorous Plants Evolved: The Secret Science Behind Pitcher Plants

David Coultham

What if I told you plants on three different continents, completely unrelated, all evolved to eat bugs using almost the same molecular tricks? ...

Living In The Dark: Why Some Animals Lack Eyes

Living In The Dark: Why Some Animals Lack Eyes

David Coultham

Living In The Dark –  Why Some Animals Lack Eyes: The answer lies in the intriguing relationship between natural selection, ...

Evolution of Spider Webs

The Evolutionary Secret of Spider Webs

David Coultham

In the natural world, few creatures exhibit ingenuity quite like the spider. Small and unassuming, they are master architects. Their ...

Bats Sixth Sense?

The Bat’s Sixth Sense: How Bats Navigate Using Their Eyes

David Coultham

Throughout human history, we have depended on technology to help us navigate large distances. However, many animals possess an innate ability to navigate without any ...

Lyrebird: Natures Greatest Mimic

Evolution of Mimicking In The Superb Lyrebird

David Coultham

Species: Superb Lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae)Family: Menuridae This article is all about one of nature’s greatest impersonators, the Lyrebird! The Lyrebird ...

Evolution of Brood Parasitism in the Common Cuckoo

Evolution of Brood Parasitism in The Common Cuckoo

David Coultham

This article explores the evolution and breeding strategy of the Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) Species: Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)Family: Cuculidae ...

Bats Evolution

Unraveling Bat Evolution: Flight and Echolocation

David Coultham

Bat Evolution: Bats are incredible creatures with unique skills and adaptations, including the power of flight, and many bats can ...

Swallows Evolution

Swallows Evolution: Adapting to Human Environments

David Coultham

In this article we look at the swallows evolution and explore how they successfully adapted to human habitats. The planet ...