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Aboard the Beagle- Plymouth, England
A 22 year old Charles Darwin joins the HMS Beagle as Captain Fitzroy's assistant and the ship naturalist. -
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Voyage of the Beagle
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January 1832 Cape Verde Islands
Darwin is astonished at his first observations saying the geology is so diverse he may be able to write a book. This excited him. -
February 1832 Crossing the equator
Darwin crossed the line while and spoke about the troubling ship life he had endured. -
February 1832 Brazil
Darwin experienced the genetic diversity and beauty of the Brazilian tropical rain forest unable to describe the joy he felt. -
September 1832 Punta Alta, Argentina
Darwin visited Argentina truly intrigued by the giant fossils he saw. He was thoroughly convinced that these animals had not been discovered yet. -
December 1832 Tierra de Fuego Argentina
Fitzroy returns natives back to Argentina that he took previously. He also tries to start a christian mission (it did not work) -
Galapagos Island September - October 1835
Perhaps the most well known stop, the Galapagos Islands were home to many types of plants and animals. He was amused by the giant tortoises and birds. -
Sydney Australia January 1836
Darwin enjoyed Australia, as he "marveled at the marsupials" -
Cocos Islands April 1836
Darwin saw the coral reefs and called the "amongst the most wonderful objects in the world". -
Mauritius May 1836
Darwin enjoyed this places and took a nice walk to enjoy the scenery. -
Cape Town, South Africa - June 1836
While enjoying the scenery he enjoyed the Table Mountain, a giant piece of limestone. -
South America, August 1836
The jungles of South America showed Darwin some amazing animals. He, however, wanted to go home. -
Falmouth, England
Darwin was relieved to be back home. No longer on the sea, his observations were over. -
March 1833 Falkland Islands
Darwin visits these islands. He described it as "desolate and wretched". He then found some fossils in the rocks and got excited. -
August 1883 Rio Negro Argentina
Darwin finds fertile lowland areas and meets the locals and describes them enjoying life. -
January-February 1885 Chiloe Island, Chile
Darwin watched Mount Osorno erupt and felt earthquakes. He described it as lessening the island.