r/interestingasfuck 29d ago

/r/all Chick with genetic defect

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u/Away-Wave-2044 29d ago

This one has….evolved

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u/_who-the-fuck-knows_ 29d ago

This is kinda how evolution works. Random mutations in genes. The good mutations carry on through breeding.

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u/Aridross 29d ago

Bearing in mind that when you’re talking about evolution, “survives long enough to breed” is the only criterion for “good” that matters.

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u/Cultist_O 28d ago
  • Survives long enough to breed
  • Survives long enough to breed and actually finds/earns a mate
  • Survives long enough to breed and selects/earns/finds a good mate
  • Survives long enough to breed and selects/earns/finds multiple mates, &/or over several seasons
  • The above + produces many/strong young
  • The above + they set their young up for success
  • etc

There are even advantages to helping closely related individuals like siblings

So it's not quite that simple