I think you are making the common mistake of confusing natural selection with theory of evolution.
Peppered moth example demonstrates natural selection where a species mutates to suit its environment. The light and dark types of peppered moths existed prior to teh industrial revolution in the uk with dark colour ones in much smaller numbers to light ones. As a result of pollution, it is proposed teh dark coloured moths were able to survive longer than lighter ones which were easier targets of predators. Hence the dark coloured ones increased in numbers with reduced competition for resources from their lighter coloured friends. At the end of the day, moths were still moths and did not transform in to another species.
This mechanism is happening around us all teh time and no one in their right mind can deny that. Farmers have been using artificial selection for thousands of years to ensure the desired 'results'.
Theory of evolution uses the above proven phenomena (natural selection) to propose that by the same logic over a longer period a one species could evolve in to another e.g. a land animal chasing an insect over a period of millions of years will grow wings and catch that pesky insect. This is still a theory and not proven from any fossil finds. Only thing you and I (and 10 yr olds) see as far as I know are hand drawn sketches of supposed 'transitional' species in between an original species and modern day equivalent.
I think you are making the common mistake of confusing natural selection with theory of evolution.
Peppered moth example demonstrates natural selection where a species mutates to suit its environment. The light and dark types of peppered moths existed prior to teh industrial revolution in the uk with dark colour ones in much smaller numbers to light ones. As a result of pollution, it is proposed teh dark coloured moths were able to survive longer than lighter ones which were easier targets of predators. Hence the dark coloured ones increased in numbers with reduced competition for resources from their lighter coloured friends. At the end of the day, moths were still moths and did not transform in to another species.
This mechanism is happening around us all teh time and no one in their right mind can deny that. Farmers have been using artificial selection for thousands of years to ensure the desired 'results'.
Theory of evolution uses the above proven phenomena (natural selection) to propose that by the same logic over a longer period a one species could evolve in to another e.g. a land animal chasing an insect over a period of millions of years will grow wings and catch that pesky insect. This is still a theory and not proven from any fossil finds. Only thing you and I (and 10 yr olds) see as far as I know are hand drawn sketches of supposed 'transitional' species in between an original species and modern day equivalent.