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The Journey Begins
In 1831, Charles Darwin joins Captain Fitzroy on the HMS Beagle. The journey took 5 years. Their purpose was to explore the world in different places. -
Beginning Beagle Voyage
The ship sets sail, and Charles Darwin works as the Captain's Assistant at age 22. -
Cape Verde Islands
Charles Darwin has his first observations about the geology of the Cape Verde islands. -
Crossing the Equator
The ship has now crossed the equator -
Salvador
Charles discovers a rainforest in Brazil. He is fascinated by the different plants and the variety of the plant's species. -
Punta Argentina
Darwin discovered different fossil remains. -
Falkland Island
Darwin finds different variety of fossils of Brachiopods. -
Chiloe Island
Darwin experiences a massive earthquake as the mount Osomo erupts. -
Galapagos Islands
Darwin discovers the many species of animals and noticed how they are mysteriously related. -
Cocos Islands
Darwin travels to the coco's island and studies the coral reefs around the island. He wants to test his theory of atoll formation. -
Mauritius
Darwin examines the geography of Mauritius. -
Cape Town South Africa
Darwin is impressed by the geography of Cape town South Africa. -
South America
Darwin explores many new animals, but becomes sea and homesick. The ship makes an unscheduled detour tp measure out longitudes, which makes Darwin upset. -
The Journey Ends
Charles Darwin and the crew return home to Falmouth England.