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We have one currently out on floor where the visitor tries to catch "moths" 
as they fly around on a touch screen.  Some are brightly lit but fast 
moving and others are slower but well camouflaged.  I find that the kids 
really like the "catching" stage as there's a lot of movement on screen, 
but they don't really wait for the successive screens showing how the 
remaining moth population evolves.  In the end, I'd say it's a good example 
of evolution based on natural selection, but it requires some patience 
usually in the form of a parent.

Pete
Museum of The Earth
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>We're looking for a computer interactive that demonstrates how the process 
>of natural selection works, for an upcoming exhibit we're planning on 
>island ecology and evolution.  Has anyone seen any such interactives out 
>there?  I heard there might be one in the new Darwin exhibit at the 
>American Museum but haven't been to see it yet.  Any information would be 
>much appreciated.  Thanks,
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>Julie
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