Alfred Wallace
Charles Darwin formulated the notion of natural selection to explain the existence of patterns of radiative adaptation in nature, and to explain the seemingly common origin of diverse lifeforms.
Charles Darwin's mother, Susannah Darwin, came from a wealthy family and was a keen gardener and naturalist. She passed on her love of nature to Charles, who would later go on to develop his theory of evolution by natural selection. Susannah also played a significant role in supporting Charles's education and development as a scientist.
After observing nature for some time, Darwin came to believe in natural selection causing a change in the evolution of species.
Charles Darwin may have popularized the term "natural selection" but the idea has been around for centuries. Even Aristotle had thoughts about whether different parts of the body occurred accidentally but only the useful parts survived. Darwin even mentions in his On the Origin of Species his high regards of zoologist Edward Blyth's ideas of variations in nature.
Artificial selection interested Darwin because it demonstrated that traits could be modified over generations through selective breeding. This process allowed humans to intentionally choose which traits were passed on to offspring, leading Darwin to realize that a similar natural process could occur in nature, driving evolution through natural selection.
Darwin collected extensive data from nature, including observations from his voyage on the HMS Beagle and research on various species. He also conducted experiments and analyzed patterns in nature to develop his theory of evolution by natural selection. Overall, Darwin employed scientific methods such as observation, experimentation, and analysis to support his ideas.
Darwin was an inquisitive man. Sure he was curious about nature and all that science stuff, but he's also a guy. So when he saw strange animals, he often wondered what they would taste like. The difference between Darwin and the rest of us is that he actually ate 'em!
Charles Darwin used data on artificial selection the least to support his theory of natural selection. While artificial selection played a role in shaping his understanding of how traits can change over generations, he focused primarily on observations of variation in nature and the role of competition and adaptation in driving the process of natural selection.
Charles Darwin viewed nature as a dynamic and interconnected system where all living organisms are constantly evolving and adapting to their environments through the process of natural selection. He saw nature as a battleground where only the fittest species would survive and pass on their traits to the next generation. Darwin emphasized the importance of observing and studying nature to understand the complexity and beauty of life on Earth.
Charles Robert Darwin, of course!
Darwin Nature Reserve was created in 1945.
It wasn't! Social Darwinism is a concept developed by Herbert Spencer and has nothing to do with the biological theory of evolution by natural selection. It is a Landmarkian concept in a fashion as groups compete with groups and acquired group superiority's are passed on. Also, the theory of evolution by natural selection is a individual selection theory, basically, and has nothing to do with group selection of this nature. Darwin was not pleased by this Spencerian corruption of his theory. PS: I, personally, am appalled that this nonsense is still being taught in schools. Tell your teacher ( sociology, perhaps? ) to get a clue!