On the Wing #37: (BRO) Darwin Vs. Brewster
This weeks edition of Babe Ruth of Ornithology is the wild card of Charles Darwin and William Brewster. Lets get this started! This isn't even my final form... Charles Darwin (1809-1882) is considered a saint in science history. It can easily be argued that the man has the most recognized name in science and is idolized by lovers of geekery and biology the world over. His theory of evolution has stood the test of time (and attacks from creationists who we really just wish would go away) and is still the basis for how sexual selection plays the most vital role in determining the ultimate survivor in the constantly shifting environs of the world. His work with birds is almost universal as "Darwin's finches" are the most recognizable pieces of evidence when it comes to support for the theory of evolution. The finches that were examined were later determined to be members of the Geospizinae subfamily and it's still unclear even to this day, as to which group of ...