Study Catches Birds Splitting Into Separate Species

webdoodle writes "A new study finds that a change in a single gene has sent two closely related bird populations on their way to becoming two distinct species. The study, published in the August issue of the American Naturalist, is one of only a few to investigate the specific genetic changes that drive two populations toward speciation."

Thank God. . .

[MagusSlurpy]

. . . for intelligently designing these species to evolve.

How is this news?

[XPeter]

I know Slashdot has a reputation for late articles, but this was discovered by Darwin over a hundred of years ago, it's called natural selection. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_selection

Impossible!

[fuzzyfuzzyfungus]

This result contradicts the Wholly Scientific Theory of Baraminology [creationbiology.org]! The facts must be wrong.

Praise God!

[bky1701]

This is so obviously a case of God himself reaching down and dividing these species, and none of this "evolution" tripe! Open your minds, Atheists, and see the truth. Do not be misled by these Satanic, Atheist scientists who would deny His hand in our creation! God not only cares about and intervenes in your personal problems (hence we pray), he also really cares about separating species of birds. He truly works in Mysterious Ways.

Re:Thank God. . .

[flydude18]

This isn't evolution, it's just God applying a patch.

Re:Thank God. . .

[PrescriptionWarning]

but... proving God fallible would end all existence! Quick, soil yourself then cower in the nearest bunker!

Re:Thank God. . .

[Tubal-Cain]

Sounds more like a fork.

Re:Keep in mind...

[Anonymous Coward]

This would surely split the vegetarians from the Homo sapiens sapiens.

Re:Thank God. . .

[Anonymous Coward]

No. Obviously the birds sinned,and THAT'S what caused the need for the separation in species. That leaves one good, and the other sinful.

Re:Thank God. . .

[Hojima]

Actually, I prayed the day would come where we observe speciation. Wait a sec. Damn, he does exist. I guess it's back to offering virgin sacrifices to the great lord Zuthulu.

chestnut vs blue-black

[Kebis]

So, the difference comes down to the birds wanting to have sex with other birds with the same belly color? First parrots taught us birds can talk, and ravens taught us birds can use tools, now we find out birds can be racist! Forget the AI Singularity, birds will be the death of us all as soon as they invent their own laser weapons!

Re:Thank God. . .

[martas]

I'm all for sacrificing virgins, as long as you get a whore back...

another example of speciation

[jipn4]

These birds CAN produce offspring, but behaviorally, don't.

So, you're saying it's like computer geeks and supermodels?

Re:Thank God. . .

[gEvil (beta)]

I've applied a fork to birds tons of times and you don't see anyone thanking me.

Re:Thank God. . .

[Kell Bengal]

Don't be so keen - slashdot makes for a ready supply of guaranteed virgins.

Re:Thank God. . .

[shiftless]

C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER!!!1