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What makes one animal better suited to its environment than another? Explore the concept of evolutionarily stable strategies with a video from Veritasium. Biologist Richard Dawkins explains how behavioral traits become predominant in a population through very specific circumstances.
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Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Have the class search for specific examples of animal behavior that represent evolutionarily stable strategies
- Learn more about Richard Dawkins by visiting his foundation's webpage
Classroom Considerations
- Take a moment to talk with the class about important concepts in the video, such as adaptations and behaviors
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Animated sequences are amusing and help clarify how the featured behaviors affect populations
- The content is interesting and provides a new approach to how adaptations occur
Cons
- None