The Voyages of the Beagle

The Voyages of the Beagle was a scientific expedition from 1831 to 1836, led by Charles Darwin aboard the HMS Beagle. The journey took them around the world, including South America, the Galápagos Islands, Australia, and Africa. Darwin studied diverse plants, animals, and geology, which led him to formulate groundbreaking ideas about evolution and natural selection. This voyage significantly expanded our understanding of Earth's biodiversity and how species adapt to their environments, making it a pivotal event in the history of science.