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Unsurprisingly, this particular culinary venture led to the eventual dissolution of the Glutton Club, likely due to its increasingly outrageous culinary endeavors and possibly the moral implications of consuming endangered species.

An Appetite for Exploration

Darwin's interests in gastronomy did not cease with his time at the Glutton Club. His life as a naturalist found him sampling an array of creatures, including armadillos, iguanas, and even giant tortoises. While some might view the act of eating such notable specimens as incongruous with the idea of researching and observing them, Darwin seemed to embrace the philosophy that tasting could, in its own way, contribute to understanding.