One example of evidence for natural selection is the observation of the peppered moth (Biston betularia) during the industrial revolution in Britain. Prior to the industrial revolution, the majority of peppered moths had light-colored patterns that blended well with the lichens on trees, providing camouflage from predators. However, as industrial pollution increased, the trees became covered in soot, making the lighter moths more visible to predators. As a result, the proportion of dark-colored moths increased over time because they had an advantage in terms of survival and reproduction. This change in moth population is a clear example of the evolution that occurs through natural selection.
