Beagle

Born February 12th 1809 - Died April 19th 1882 The voyage of the Beagle (most important work): Started December 27th 1831 (lasted almost 5 years) Voyage around the world He found evidence to propose a revolutionary hypothesis about how life changes over time (evolutionThe smallest, lowest islands were hot and dry = no vegetation The higher Islands were very wet. More vegetation Was fascinated by tortoises and marine iguanas on Island Tortoises varied on different Islands. The shape of shell were used to identify which island the different tortoises lived onDarwin and ornithologist associated identified 13 species of finches collected on the Galápagos Islands Finches' beaks…

He chose to walk the long, twisting road of illness with me. I am not sure he fully knew what he was getting himself into, but has never once questioned the challenging hand dealt to us. Tom came into the marriage as a package deaI–him and his sidekick, rescue dog named Seven. At that time, she was a feisty, seven-year-old, beagle with hazel eyes who pranced to the beat of her own bark. True to beagle form, “Stubborn” was (and still is) her middle name. Unlike other dogs, Seven never cared…

Beagles have been in existence for about 2,500 years. They typically have black, brown, and tan hair, sometimes with spots. Beagles are a small structured dog with floppy ears and a long tail. They can be very intelligent, but also stubborn. Beagles would have a hard time surviving in the icy Yukon because of what they were bred for, their characteristics, and their high maintenance. Since beagles were bred for hunting, they wouldn't have the characteristics of a sled dog. Sled dogs are trained…

The Biography of a Blind Beagle “Winnie, where are you going?” This is a question that rings throughout my house at least twice a day as my dog wanders aimlessly around. What began as my little old beagle staring up at the bright lights in our kitchen ceiling as if there was something more fascinating up there than just small glowing light bulbs, led our sweet rescue to be diagnosed with Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome, also known as S.A.R.D.S., less than a week after the…

The floppy-eared beagle is a calm, kind family dog. Although they are small in size, they make up for it by their big curious and adventurous personalities. This breed of canine is part of the Hound family and require big yards as well as plenty of playtime outdoors due to their hunting nature. Without frequent healthy exercise, these dogs can get restless or worse-- hip dysplasia. This breed is very susceptible to health issues and need to be treated for carefully. The sweet, friendly breed the…

You may be surprised to know there are two kinds of Beagles. Some are shorter than 13 inches and others are between 13 inches and 15 inches. Nonetheless, both are exceptionally solid, chiseled dogs. They are also colorful. Choose from red and white, lemon or multicolored. The Beagle is absolutely adorable and wants to be everybody's friend. Most people are suckers for their round hazel eyes or big brown eyes. To top it off, they have long floppy ears. Temperament The Beagle is a fun…

This animal may seem strange when you first look at it, however it is known to be the sweetest and loving animal around. This rare creature is called a Beleagle. Beleagles appear to be a mixture of a beluga whale and a beagle dog. It’s quite a story of how this creature came into being. There was a beagle named, Skip. Skip lived in Florida with this human family, the “Williams.” The Williams owned the nearby aquarium and took Skip to work with them everyday. Skip knew all of the animals at the…

From his voyage on the Beagle, Darwin realized how the diversity of life originates from common ancestors. "When on board H.M.S. Beagle as naturalist, I was much struck with certain facts in the distribution of the organic beings inhabiting South America, and in the geological relations of the present to the past inhabitants of that continent. These facts, as will be seen in the latter chapters of this volume, seemed to throw some light on the origin of species- that mystery of mysteries, as it…

Do you realize that there are many kinds of dogs around the world? There are about 340 breeds of dogs. These creatures can range in different sizes (big, medium, small), different breeds (Australian Shepherd, Beagle, Labrador Retriever, etc) and different personality traits (Friendly, obedient, etc). Dogs can be very gentle, friendly, obedient, loving, and caring toward you if they are treated right. Two dogs who seem very similar with their personality traits are Labrador Retrievers and…

Charles Darwin’s The Voyage of the Beagle displayed a new manner of writing that differed with what other writers of the time period were focusing on. Vivid descriptions of the landscape around him filled the pages of this book, a style of writing that conflicted with the romanticism found across the world. Later authors would take inspiration from Darwin’s work and apply it to their own writings. One such writer was Elizabeth Bishop, whose poem “The Fish” echoes the manner of writing Darwin put…