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Darwin Missed An Example of Evolution Right Under His Nose
Season 5
Episode 3
Charles Darwin encountered a tiny fox-like creature during his famous voyage but instead of discovering its fascinating evolutionary story, he just knocked it on the head with his geology hammer.
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