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SCIENCEMay 28 · 12:49 UTCSCIENCE DAILY

Scottish wrens may be evolving into new species through island gigantism

Scottish wrens on remote islands are evolving into larger sizes through island gigantism, with some populations weighing twice as much as mainland counterparts. Genetic, physical, and behavioral differences suggest they may become distinct species.

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