WHO IS THE FATHER

OF GENETICS?

And how did he come up with the evolution

theory?

Charles Darwin’s early life…

Charles Darwin was born on February 12, 1809, in
Shrewsbury, England, into a wealthy and influential family.
He was the fifth of six children, and his father, Robert
Darwin, was a successful physician. As a child, Darwin
showed an early interest in nature, spending much of his
time collecting specimens and exploring the countryside
around his home. He attended the University of Edinburgh
to study medicine but soon found his passion for natural
history. Later, he transferred to the University of
Cambridge to study theology, where he became
influenced by the ideas of naturalists like John Henslow
and Adam Sedgwick.

How Charles Darwin Came up with the

evolution theory…
Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution through observation and study,
notably during his voyage on the HMS Beagle from 1831 to 1836. His observations of
variations among species, particularly on the Galápagos Islands, led him to propose
natural selection as the mechanism driving evolutionary change. After returning to
England, Darwin spent years refining his ideas and gathering evidence to support
them. In 1859, he published "On the Origin of Species," outlining his theory that
species evolve over time through a process of variation, inheritance, and differential
survival and reproduction. Darwin's groundbreaking work revolutionized our
understanding of biology and continues to shape scientific inquiry today.

Did you know that scientists are trying to prove

and find evidence that giraffes once had short
necks?
 CHARLES DARWIN’S
THEORY…

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection proposes that

species evolve over time through a process of variation, inheritance, and
differential survival and reproduction. Within populations, individuals
exhibit variations in traits, some of which may confer advantages in their
environment. Those individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to
survive and reproduce, passing on their beneficial traits to their offspring.

Over time, as these advantageous traits become more common in the

population, the population evolves and adapts to its environment. Less
advantageous traits may become less common or even disappear
altogether. This process of natural selection leads to the gradual
accumulation of beneficial traits within a population and can eventually
result in the emergence of new species.

Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection provides a comprehensive

explanation for the diversity of life on Earth and remains a fundamental
concept in modern biology.