The Origin of the Species

"On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin explains how species evolve over time through natural selection. Organisms produce more offspring than can survive, leading to competition. Variations within a species—some advantageous—help certain individuals survive and reproduce more successfully. Over generations, these beneficial traits become more common, gradually changing species. This process explains the diversity of life and how new species arise from common ancestors. Darwin's work highlights that evolution is a gradual, ongoing process driven by natural factors rather than divine intervention.