Forbes May 13, 2026 • 12:30

Only 2% Of Humans Have Green Eyes—An Evolutionary Biologist Explains Why - Forbes

By Scott Travers

For most of human history, green eyes didn’t exist. Understanding why they do now means rethinking what we know about evolution itself.

For most of human history, green eyes didnt exist. Understanding why they do now means rethinking what we know about evolution itself.
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Only 2% Of Humans Have Green Eyes—An Evolutionary Biologist Explains Why - Forbes

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