Alfred Wallace's Remarkable Discoveries in the Malay Archipelago

Explore Alfred Wallace's groundbreaking discoveries in the 'Malay Archipelago' through this illuminating lecture by Dr. George Beccaloni FRS. Delve into Wallace's early life and his transformative 8-year collecting expedition across present-day Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and East Timor. Discover the astonishing collection of 126,000 animal specimens and gain insight into Wallace's unpublished book on evolution, shelved due to Darwin's "On the Origin of Species." Examine rare artifacts, including Wallace's 'Species Notebook' and 'Malay Archipelago Journal,' which formed the basis of his famous travelogue. Learn about Wallace's contributions to evolutionary biology, including the concept of the Wallace Line, and his perspectives on natural and sexual selection. Gain a deeper understanding of this remarkable naturalist's life, work, and enduring legacy in the field of evolutionary biology.