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Charles Darwin used his studies of the tortoises in the Galapogos Islands as part of his theory of Evolution.
He noticed that the shape of their shells had evolved to allow them to reach up to eat leaves on plants on the islands which were higher up than leaves which other tortoises ate.
Darwin also noted something along these lines with pigeons and their beaks at the Galapogos.
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ProfessorCharles Darwin is the scientist who made the Galapagos Islands famous. His observations of the unique species on the islands during his voyage on the HMS Beagle in the 1830s contributed to his development of the theory of evolution by natural selection.
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How many separate islands are situated in what is known as the Galapagos Islands?
The Galapagos Islands consist of 18 main islands and 3 smaller islands, totaling 21 islands in the archipelago.
Who discovered Galapagos Island?
The Galapagos Islands were discovered by Fray Tomas de Berlanga, a Spanish bishop, in 1535 when his ship drifted off course.
What island did Charles Darwin make his most important observations?
Charles Darwin made his most important observations on the Galapagos Islands, specifically on islands such as Santiago, Santa Cruz, and Isabela. These observations influenced his theory of evolution by natural selection.
Were did the HMS beagle stop?
The HMS Beagle made several stops during its expedition throughout the early 1830s, including parts of South America, Australia, and the Galapagos Islands. One of its most famous stops was in the Galapagos Islands, where Charles Darwin collected important scientific observations that later influenced his theory of evolution.
What made Charles Darwin be curious about evolution?
he visted many of the Galapagos islands and there he got curious
