These pages are part of a site called "Evolution," that accompany a textbook by the same name. Mark Ridley is the author. This section is about Darwin, his travels, and his observations that led to "On The Origins Of Species."

Featured is an overview of the geography, environment, and history of the Galapagos Islands which are a province of Ecuador. Includes photographs.

Explore the scientific ideas that paved the way for Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection. Map and research his scientific journeys and explain how his theory changed the course of science and the world.

This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on adaptive radiation discusses what it is, lists some examples, and distinguishes between the three different types of adaptive radiation.