Pocket Mice Natural Selection

Explore the principles of natural selection, evolution, and population genetics through this interactive simulation featuring pocket mice and the MC1R gene. Watch in real-time as owl predation drives changes in allele frequencies across multiple generations, demonstrating how environmental factors shape the evolution of coat color in mouse populations.

-Run a natural selection simulation with mice and owl predators
-Trigger a volcanic eruption to change the environment from sandy to dark lava rock
-Adjust the number of hunting owls to control selection pressure
-Set the starting allele frequency before running the simulation
-Watch allele frequencies change in real-time across generations