Galapagos Exploration

Darwin was particularly inspired by what he saw, with regard to species, on the Galapagos islands. To help get us inspired, we watched segments of the IMAX film Galapagos Experience.

Tomorrow we will be doing a simulation that mimics what occurred in Darwin's finches (pictured below).

For Homework: Write a paragraph explaining why you think there is genetic variation in the bird beaks below. What advantages are there to such variation? Are there any disadvantages? Do you think one beak size (1,2,3 or 4) or is the best beak to have?