Charles Darwin's Journey: Revolutionizing Biology

Charles Darwin embarked on a global expedition aboard the HMS Beagle on December 27, 1831, under Captain Robert FitzRoy. The journey, initially planned for two years, extended to five, focusing on charting South America's coastline and Pacific islands. Darwin collected numerous specimens and was influenced by Charles Lyell's geological theories, which suggested Earth's ancient and gradual changes. This led Darwin to consider the slow evolution of living organisms. In South America, he discovered fossils hinting at connections between ancient and modern species. His observations in the Galapagos Islands, where he noted variations among species, eventually contributed to revolutionary ideas in biology.

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