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The Origin of Species

The Origin of Species

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Our planet has millions of species, and each on is adapted to one of an enormous variety of habitats. The richness and diversity of life raises two of the most profound questions in biology: How do new species form? And, why are there so many species? The Origin of Species series tells the stories of the intrepid naturalists who have traveled the world, from the famed Galápagos Islands to the Malay Archipelago, in search of evidence and answers.

Multi-sailed ship on the ocean as seen from above. Caption: Darwin jumped at the chance to sail around the world
The Origin of Species
Episode 1
30 minutes 56 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Graphic of island with birds that are similar except for coloring. Caption: They had become distinct species.
The Origin of Species
Episode 2
15 minutes 59 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Graphic of four islands close to each other. Each island has lizards on it. Caption: evolved independently on each island.
The Origin of Species
Episode 3
17 minutes 49 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12