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Natural Selection

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Cheetah reclining in the grass. Caption: how did that extraordinary hunting speed evolve?

Natural selection is a process which affects every species on Earth, including humans. Illustrates how it continues to affect humans all in fundamental ways that will determine the future survival as the species. Includes a brief explanation of natural selection, examples of how it is operating all around humans, how it has affected human evolution, and how it is still affecting daily lives. Concludes with the reciprocal view of how modern human society is affecting the processes in the environment, and the consequences for the future of life on Earth. Accessibility options on the DVD are: (1) expanded description, (2) English subtitles in a black box.

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Runtime: 28 minutes 17 seconds

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