Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life

In 1831, Charles Darwin set out on a sea voyage around the world to collect and document as many species of animals as he could find. We learn how the quest continues in our digital age, with scientists, scholars, and members of the public working to compile the world’s most comprehensive database of all living things.

In 1831, Charles Darwin set out on a sea voyage around the world to collect and document as many species of animals as he could find. We learn how the quest continues in our digital age, with scientists, scholars, and members of the public working to compile the world’s most comprehensive database of all living things.

Guests

Bob Corrigan

product manager and acting deputy director of the “Encyclopedia of Life” project, and a member of the staff at the Smithsonian Institution’s Natural History Museum.

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