I’m not sure where the distinction between “natural” or “artificial” selection is, or if it matters. But it seems clear that humans and our technology are capab

I’m not sure where the distinction between “natural” or “artificial” selection is, or if it matters. But it seems clear that humans and our technology are capable of creating far more pressure for other species to either evolve or die if we target them for some reason. If it weren’t for us hunting these elephants for their tusks, there isn’t a reason they’d evolve in this manner. So I just wouldn’t call that evolution by natural selection. Same thing if we set off to exterminate all mosquitoes. But I do get your point. I’m conflicted if we can count ourselves as any other predator species when discussing evolution.