What inspired Gould to focus on the panda's thumb as a symbol of adaptation?
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The Panda's Thumb
What inspired Gould to focus on the panda's thumb as a symbol of adaptation?
Did anyone else find Gould’s explanations of evolution both accessible and mind-boggling?
How did Gould decide on the structure of these essays — were they written for a specific purpose or evolved over time?