As our planet has coughed up new oceanic islands and ripped its land masses apart, organisms have found themselves stranded in new environments. And every time, evolution has helped them adapt.

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Credits: Ari Daniel, Writer/Narrator/Producer Tilapia Film, Animation APM Music, Music

Additional photography: • Scott Edwards headshot: Ari Daniel • Finch photos: Jeff Podos • Honeycreeper images: po’ouli, akiapola’au, Kauai amakihi: https://www.flickr.com/photos/james_brennan/8402928241/sizes/k/ • Parana pine: https://www.flickr.com/photos/radamesm/8475950116/sizes/l