# Azara — The Voyage of the Beagle character guide

> Azara in The Voyage of the Beagle by Charles Darwin.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Don Felix Azara

**First appearance:** 0007-iv-rio-negro-to-bahia-blanca

## Who they are

Spanish naturalist whose works Darwin frequently cited.

## In the story

### [Maldonado](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/chapters/iii-maldonado)

Cited as a high authority on the feeding habits of the Carrancha.

### [Bahia Blanca to Buenos Aires](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/chapters/vi-bahia-blanca-to-buenos-aires)

Azara's observations on vegetation change due to cattle and the appearance of plants near new habitations are referenced.

### [Northern Chile and Peru](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/chapters/xvi-northern-chile-and-peru)

Mentioned as having never heard of hydrophobia in South America during his time.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyage_of_the_beagle_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced in a list of sources on climate and travel observations.

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