Storyline

The rock pocket mouse is a living example of Darwin's process of natural selection. Evolution is happening right now everywhere around us, and adaptive changes can occur in a population with remarkable speed. This is essential if you're a mouse living in an environment where a volcanic eruption can reverse selective pressure in nearly an instant. The film features Dr. Michael Nachman, whose work on pocket mice reveals a complete story, from ecosystem to molecules, that demonstrates how random changes in the genome can take many paths to the same adaptation-a colored coat that hides them from predators.

Key Information

Director Sarah Holt
Writers Sarah Holt, Ethan Herberman
Studio Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Rating 5.0/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Sean B. Carroll

Himself

Frequently Asked Questions

The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation was released on October 12, 2011.

The runtime of The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation is 11m.

The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation is a Documentary movie.

The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation was directed by Sarah Holt.

The main cast of The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation includes Sean B. Carroll.

The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation is originally in English.