theory of evolution
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They are famous for their unique flora and fauna and are where British scientist Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
During his travels, Darwin took in local wildlife, including rodents, and his observations later informed the theory of evolution.
From Salon • Sep. 7, 2024
A new paper published in The Quarterly Review of Biology examines the question of what Darwinism is and how its nonscientific uses relate to the scientific theory of evolution.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2024
The British botanist was joined by a handful of young naturalists who are retracing the sailboat expedition taken by Charles Darwin nearly 200 years ago that led to his theory of evolution.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 11, 2023
To supporters of Darwin's recently published theory of evolution, the find proved that the ancestors of modern humans had lived during the Ice Ages, tens of thousands of years ago.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
