Once upon a time, in a far-off safari, there lived a colony of nocturnal creatures who had the most unusual adaptations. They had wingspans as big as a house, mandibles as sharp as knives, and they swarmed like bees!

One day, a group of adventurous young creatures went on an exploration mission to find a fossil that was said to have magical powers. They traveled deep into the canopy of the jungle, where they encountered creatures unlike any they had ever seen before.

The creatures had evolved to be so different from all the species in the colony, it was almost as if they were from another planet! But, as it turned out, these creatures were just a new species that had evolved from the fossil!

The young creatures were amazed by these creatures and their incredible adaptations. And as they learned about this new species, they realized that evolution can lead to truly amazing things.

From that day on, the young creatures returned to their colony with a newfound appreciation for the wonders of evolution, and they spread the word to all the other creatures in the colony, who were equally amazed by the story.

And that's the story of how a group of young creatures discovered a magical fossil, and how it led them to learn about the wonders of evolution!

Reflections

1. What adaptations did the new species have that were different from the creatures in the colony?
2. Why was it important for the young creatures to find the fossil?
3. How did learning about the new species change the young creatures' perspective on evolution?
4. Can you think of any other ways that creatures might evolve and adapt to their environment?