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Darwin (22) Joined Captain FitzRoy on the HMS Beagle as the Ships Naturalist
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Punta Alta, Argentina
Darwin is in awe of the fossils that they see in Argentina. -
Stops at Cape Verde Islands
Darwin is amazed by his first few discoveries at the Islands. -
HMS Beagle Crosses the Equator
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Salvador, Brazil
The Beagle stops at Salvador, and Darwin sees Brazilian rainforests for the first time -
Galapagos Islands
Darwin finds many species of animals on the Islands, and notices that they are related to the mainland species. He takes notes of the many tortoises, iguanas, and birds throughout the trip in the islands. He finds out later in England that all the birds he took notes of on the island were finches. -
Chiloe Island, Chile
While in Chile, Darwin experiences the eruption of Mount Osonro, along with the earthquakes, and other effects the eruption brought along with it. It left a lasting impact on him. -
Sydney, Australia
Now in Australia, Darwin wonders why the mammals in Sydney vary from the mammals in other places. -
Cocos Islands
Darwin studied coral reefs and other aquatic life to test his theory of atoll formation -
Mauritius
The Beagle Lands at Mauritius -
Cape Town, South America
The Beagle lands at Cape Town. -
Bahio and Pernambuco, South America
While in the jungles, there are many incredible creatures that Darwin finds. -
After a long journey, the HMS Beagle returns to its home in England