Darwin's Observations

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  • The Beagle Voyage Begins

    Charles Darwin is beginning his journey around the coast of South America. His Journey will last for about 5 years.

  • Cape Verde Islands

    After a year, the Beagle has made it to Cape Verde Islands. Darwin has just made some of his first observations.

  • Salvador, Brazil

    Darwin's next stop is Salvador, Brazil. There he will explore Brazilian rain-forests.

  • Punta Alta, Argentina

    Darwin discovers giant fossils at Punta Alta, Argentina.

  • Tierra del Furgo, Argentina

    The Captain of the Beagle Voyage tries to convert the natives to Christians, but it doesn't work out.

  • Equator Crossing

    In the month of February the Beagle Voyage crosses over the equator.

  • Falkland Islands

    Darwin discovers more fossils in rocks at this stop and he also see's brachiopods.

  • Rio Negro, Argentina

    Darwin explores Pampas. This is an area that has locals known as the "gauchos". The land consist of fertile lowland areas.

  • Chiloé Island, Chile

    Here, Darwin experiences an earthquake first hand by Mount Osorno. He believes that the earthquakes have been degrading the island for many years.

  • Galapagos Islands

    Here, Darwin will make many observations on different plants and animals. Some include finches, iguana, and tortoises.

  • Cocos Islands

    The Cocos Islands are where Darwin will study some coral reefs that inhabit the islands.

  • Bahia and Pernambuco, South America

    Darwin discovers more animals here on his way home.

  • Cape Town, South Africa

    It is here that Darwin observes the Table Mountain of Cape Town, South Africa.

  • Sydney, Austraila

    Darwin observes here that there are very different mammals here.

  • Mauritius

    Darwin observes the landscape of Mauritius. He notices that the plain is uncultivated and is covered in a lot of black lava.

  • Falmouth, England

    Darwin ends his journey and returns home from his long quest.