Darwin's Voyage on the Beagle

  • 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.