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‘’Birth of The Father of Evolution”
Charles Darwin was born on February 12th 1809, in Shropshire, England. Son of Robert Darwin, a wealthy surgeon, Charles was expected to follow in his father’s steps. Being sent to the University of Edinburgh at sixteen to study medicine. Uninterested in becoming a Doctor, Charles took interest in Zoological lesson under the guidance of Robert Edmond Grant. Two years later his father sent him to Cambridge in hopes of becoming an Anglican parson, unexpectedly being encouraged to study Botany. -
“Galapagos Islands”
Almost lasting five years he finally stumbled on the Galapagos Islands describing them as “very remarkable”. Traveling around four different islands for about five weeks, he didn’t waste anytime observing the inhabitants of each island. San Cristobal having his first specimen, the Mockingbird. Floreana, Isabela being almost covered in volcanic rock, home to Iguanas. Lastly, Santiago collecting Finches helping him understand the evolving aspect, identifying this bird as the fastest evolving bird. -
“The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs”
During his voyage, Darwin kept record in his field notebooks and Geological diary. Taking observation and awareness of the coral reefs and how they all have different patterns. Forming a multitude of shapes to conform to the shore lines. Using volcanic eruptions as a point of interest to fully accord with his theory and the reef’s origins. -
“On the Origin of Species”
Describing the evolution of humans, animals, and plants also diversity of life. Whether it’s how humans have evolved their diets over time, affecting the genetics generationally. The separation of animals that are either carnivorous, are omnivores, or herbivores, along with their sleeping patterns. Plants having different pollinating methods and how the environmental changes have made them constantly change to thrive. With Earth evolving, life has to adapt and survive. -
“The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals”
Darwin wanted to understand what was the anatomy of expressions in man and animals. What made a living breathing organism create such an expression. Charles brings up a number of examples, whether why a dog might approach another dog with hostile intent, or an insane woman. The dog might’ve been terrified if the other dog’s sized presented itself troubling. The woman going insane from possibly witnessing something so horrific. Going into the psychology of the mind giving algorithms of the brain. -
