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Charles Darwin Embarks on the Beagle
Charles Darwin embarks on his voyage as captain's assistant on the HMS Beagle. -
Darwin decides to start writing a book
Darwin decides he should start writing down his discoveries of geology in a book. -
Crossed the Equator
The Beagle crossed the equator and Darwin is not happy with the bathing practices on the ship that he has to undergo. -
Darwin Explores Brazilian Rainforests
Darwin explores Brazilian rain forests and is very intrigued by the unique trees and flowers in the forests. -
Darwin Discovers Fossils in Argentina
Darwin finds various fossils in Punta Alta, Argentina some he believes are fairly new. -
Captain Robert FitzRoy reunites natives
FitzRoy reunites natives that he had taken to England on a previous voyage with there native people. -
Darwin explores the Pampas
He finds the local people called gauchos and learns about there very independent society. -
Darwin finds the Falkland Islands
Darwin discovers fossils and rocks of brachiopods on the barren Falkland Islands. -
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Mount Osorno Erupts
Darwin notices Mount Osorno erupt and notices the incredible amount of damage done to the island. -
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Darwin makes discoveries in Galapagos Islands
Darwin discovers many unique species of plants, tortoises, and birds but what he finds interesting is they are also related to mainland species. -
Darwin stops in Cape Town, South Africa
Darwin examines the sandstone formations in Cape Town. -
Darwin arrives in Sydney Cove in Australia
When he arrives he wonders why the marsupials in Australia are so different. -
Darwin studies coral reefs
Darwin studies coral reefs to test his atoll theory. -
Darwin stops in Mauritius
Darwin walks along the coast of Mauritius. -
Darwin stops in South America
He discovers many amazing creatures in South America but he is also homesick and seasick. -
The Beagle arrives Home
The beagle finished it's journey and arrived in Falmouth, England.