What was the name of the ship abroad which Charles Darwin made discoveries that led to his theory of natural selection?
A. HMS Nina
B. HMS Heagle
C. HMS Beagle
D. HMS Wreagle
In 1831, Charles Darwin received an astounding invitation: to join the HMS Beagle as ship’s naturalist for a trip around the world. For most of the next five years, the Beagle surveyed the coast of South America, leaving Darwin free to explore the continent and islands, including the Galápagos.