theory of evolution
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He famously wrote about pushing a hawk off a branch with his gun muzzle, a level of approachability that extended to other birds like finches, which ultimately became foundational to his theory of evolution.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 13, 2026
They are famous for their unique flora and fauna and are where British scientist Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution.
From Barron's β Feb. 20, 2026
During his voyage, Darwin uncovered the remains of four species of giant sloths, three of which were new to science, and such discoveries would later help to inform the naturalist’s theory of evolution.
From Salon β Aug. 23, 2024
Charles Darwin enjoys a near god-like status among scientists for his theory of evolution.
From BBC β Jun. 15, 2024
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
