This podcast episode explores the profound impact of human actions on evolution, showcasing remarkable adaptations of species to the altered planet we have created. From lizards in urban environments developing longer limbs and sticky toe pads to elephants evolving tusklessness due to poaching, the episode highlights the resilience and adaptability of life. It delves into rapid evolution due to human activities like hunting and radiation exposure, examining the genetic changes in wolves exposed to Chernobyl radiation that may hold promise for cancer treatment.
