Darwin Day Feb 12, 2026

Darwin Day marks more than a birthday—it marks a shift in thinking. Charles Darwin"s observations connected variation, the survival of individuals best suited to their environment, and inheritance in ways science still builds on. His legacy rests on years of studying variation—finches, fossils, barnacles—and recognising patterns others had overlooked. When "On the Origin of Species" was published in 1859, it offered a framework explaining how species evolve through natural selection.

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A smooth landing, feet first
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Jan 4, 2026Kings Mountain, Chugach Mountains, Alaska, United States
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Sep 3, 2024Crystal Lake in the Enchantments, Washington, United States
Dec 24, 2023Christmas Eve
Dec 3, 2025Sandhill cranes, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico
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Feb 1, 2024Aýna, Albacete, Spain
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Isn’t this view mesmerizing?
Feb 4, 2025Golden Bridge, Bà Nà Hills, Da Nang, Vietnam
Feb 28, 2026Oloupena Falls, island of Molokai, Hawaii, United States
Pastel perfection
Mar 31, 2025Ostuni, Apulia, Italy
When only a hug will do
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