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He was 22 and suffered from seasickness.
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Charles became very excited by his first observations.
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He was unhappy with the disagreeable practices the crew members had to go through as a result of crossing the equator.
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Darwin was captivated as he explored Brazilian rainforests for the first time.
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He was interested in the giant fossils he discovered.
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The Beagle's captain, Robert FitzRoy, returned 3 natives (that he had brought to England on a previous voyage) home. A Christian mission attempt failed.
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Darwin found the land to be fairly bare. However, he studied some rocks, fossils, and brachiopods (2-shelled animals that were once very abundant).
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He explored the fertile lowland areas and enjoyed the culture/lifestyle of the local people.
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Darwin saw Mount Osorno erupt. He also witnessed an earthquake and observed the island degrading it caused.
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He studied the many unique species on the Galapogos Islands. He was especially interested in studying animals such as the large tortoises, the marine iguanas, the blue-footed boobies, and Sally lightfood crabs.
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He was very impressed by the town in Sydney Cove. He marveled at marsupials and wondered why there was a different set of animals in Australia than other places he had been.
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Darwin studied coral reefs to test his theory of atoll formation
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He observed the land, including an uncultivated field of black lava smoothed over with grass and bushes (mostly of mimosas).
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He noticed the large number of bullock wagons and the huge Table Mountain.
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He observed many interesting creatures in the jungles. However, he also began to get homesick and seasick.
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Charles Darwin had finally reached home. He was reflecting on the crazy, but incredible, journey he had experienced on the Beagle.
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