Not-so lone geniuses

Darwin’s evolutionary ally

n (1859), Charles Darwin set out his theory of evolution by natural selection. Like many European scientists, Darwin relied on his global contacts. After returning from the in 1836, Darwin began writing to people all over the world. One of his contacts was the Argentine doctor (pictured). Muñiz was already thinking about evolution, having published an article on a sabre-tooth tiger fossil he had discovered. Darwin was impressed, and cited Muñiz in many of his later publications, including