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Artist’s reconstruction of a new fossil species Hemignathus vorpalis (bottom), based on its probable resemblance to adult males of its genus: H. wilsoni (Akiapola’au, above) and H. lucidus hanepepe (Kauai Nukupu’u, middle). Illustration © J. Hume


Artist’s reconstruction of a new fossil species Hemignathus vorpalis (bottom), based on its probable resemblance to adult males of its genus: H. wilsoni (Akiapola’au, above) and H. lucidus hanepepe (Kauai Nukupu’u, middle).

Illustration © J. Hume

In the 150 years since Darwin published On the Origin of Species, his theory of evolution by means of natural selection has been substantiated countless times by scientists at the Smithsonian and other scientific centers around the world.

Meet some of the museum scientists who are following in Darwin's footsteps and making new discoveries today.

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