theory of evolution
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He famously wrote about pushing a hawk off a branch with his gun muzzle, a level of approachability that extended to other birds like finches, which ultimately became foundational to his theory of evolution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The first sighting of the new blue octopus was made in 2015 near Darwin Island, named after the English scientist whose visit to the Galapagos helped him form the theory of evolution.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
During his travels, Darwin took in local wildlife, including rodents, and his observations later informed the theory of evolution.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2024
Charles Darwin enjoys a near god-like status among scientists for his theory of evolution.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2024
A theory of heredity, Darwin realized, was not peripheral to a theory of evolution; it was of pivotal importance.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
