Antelope, Nope! 5589
A young pronghorn and its mother graze near Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Although pronghorn look overwhelmingly similar to antelope of Africa, genetic studies have shown that they are not closely related. They are perfect examples of a process by which life placed in similar environments, even in different parts of the globe, will develop along the same lines. It has been given the name convergent evolution. Whether you believe that this process is an inherent characteristic of DNA or that a divine being leads the process along is irrelevant. The evidence is undeniable. Probably the most significant characteristic of DNA is its ability to mutate. When some of those mutations survive or even thrive we have an evolutionary process. This process isn't incompatible with religious beliefs. In fact, my college comparative anatomy professor was a priest. He believed everything he taught. #lLoveScience #ILoveNature #ILoveWildlife #WildlifePhototgraphy in #Wyoming #Nature in #GTNP #GrandTetonNationalPark #Pronghorn #PronghornRun #DrDADBooks #Photography in #America #Picoftheday #Photooftheday
Antelope, Nope! 5589
A young pronghorn and its mother graze near Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Although pronghorn look overwhelmingly similar to antelope of Africa, genetic studies have shown that they are not closely related. They are perfect examples of a process by which life placed in similar environments, even in different parts of the globe, will develop along the same lines. It has been given the name convergent evolution. Whether you believe that this process is an inherent characteristic of DNA or that a divine being leads the process along is irrelevant. The evidence is undeniable. Probably the most significant characteristic of DNA is its ability to mutate. When some of those mutations survive or even thrive we have an evolutionary process. This process isn't incompatible with religious beliefs. In fact, my college comparative anatomy professor was a priest. He believed everything he taught. #lLoveScience #ILoveNature #ILoveWildlife #WildlifePhototgraphy in #Wyoming #Nature in #GTNP #GrandTetonNationalPark #Pronghorn #PronghornRun #DrDADBooks #Photography in #America #Picoftheday #Photooftheday