Theory of Evolution

Author: David
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Since the time of Darwin, the question of human and animal ancestors has been fiercely debated. Various theories have emerged, along with many frauds and confusions, all of which have kept us deeply intrigued. Until the 18th century, people believed they understood their place on the ladder of nature: jellyfish at the bottom, humans at the top, and animals like guinea pigs in the middle. However, as more evidence about biology and fossils was discovered, this grand biological chain gradually became chaotic. At this moment, Darwin began his journey to the Galápagos Islands, and thus, this interesting story unfolds. The theories and discoveries traced in On the Origin of Species will explain how the neck of a giraffe came to be, why larger ears are beneficial when it gets hot, and how a woman named Lucy came to be known as the great-great-great-grandmother of all humans.