Charles Darwin travelled aboard the HMS Beagle. He collected specimens that inspired his theory of Natural Selection.This carved sperm whale's tooth, or scrimshaw, was made on the HMS Beagle. It is made from ivory and was carved by James Bute. The decoration on the tooth shows the HMS Beagle beached on Santa Cruz, South America. The famous naturalist, Charles Darwin travelled aboard the HMS Beagle from 1831-6. During the voyage, he went on shore walks and collected specimens that influenced his theory of Natural Selection.
Carved Whale's Tooth from HMS Beagle
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