The Voyage of the Beagle Chapter 17 - Galapagos Archipelago Part 3

In which the unique and diverse natural history of a remote archipelago is carefully examined, revealing how its various islands, though similar in environment, are each inhabited by distinct species and varieties of plants, birds, and reptiles, many of which are altogether new to science. The remarkable tameness of the birds, their curious insouciance towards man compared with more wary counterparts elsewhere, further illustrates the delicate balance of instincts shaped by generations with little fear of such an unfamiliar visitor.