Rachel writes:
“I studied geology for three years before I reached my major’s capstone course in paleontology. Therein, I became much more familiar with the subject that has since become my greatest scientific passion: evolution. Darwin’s breathtaking brilliance left me awe struck and I have since devoted much of my free time to studying natural selection, specifically, the origins of Darwin’s ideas. One of the basic foundations for Darwin’s discovery was the adaptation of different types of finches to various islands in the Galapagos. To commemorate my devotion, as well as to honor his genius, I got this tattoo of his first published drawing of said finches.”
Carl: If you haven’t read The Beak of the Finch, do so now.
March 1st, 2009 at 4:54 pm
ya know.. I never understood the point of a tattoo.. until i saw this one.. brilliant!!!
I also recommend the book “evolutionary dynamics of a natural population” (a more “scientific” account of the amazing research done by Rosemary and Peter Grant)
October 26th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
I may just be madly in love you.
Like you, I’m a fan of evolutionary biology.
It is fascinating.
December 15th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
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