Acer palmatum, although there are more than 100 species of maple worldwide, only one species (Acer campestre) is native to the UK.

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Voyages of discovery
Voyages of discovery reveals the stories of Captain Cook, Charles Darwin and many other pioneers of scientific exploration. They brought back priceless scientific specimens and exquisite works of natural history art, which changed the course of the natural sciences and have a legacy of importance to this day.


Investigate Captain Cook's first voyage around the world on the Endeavour, or select from the voyages below:
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Sloane in Jamaica Darwin in South America Wallace in South America & Malay Challenger & the deep ocean