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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 47 MIN

On the Origin of Species by Natural Selection, by Charles Darwin, Part 7

from Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep

Let's relax with more from this foundational classic, just in time for Darwin Day. This time, how one species begets more and more variety over thousands of generations, the role of extinction, and why "the tree of life" is a lovely symbol indeed. It's science!   Help us stay ad-free and 100% listener-supported! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boringbookspod Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/d5kcMsW   Read "On the Origin of Species" at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1228   Music: "Dream Colours," by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY, https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com   If you'd like to suggest a copyright-free reading for soft-spoken relaxation to help you overcome insomnia, anxiety and other sleep issues, connect on our website, https://www.boringbookspod.com.

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