Animals

The Elusive Okapi

Images of the okapi in the wild remained nonexistent—until 2008. The okapi remind us that today’s animals are descended from the original created kinds in Genesis and that their elusive nature reminds us that some creatures may have avoided human contact for years, which would help explain stories of dinosaur-like creatures even in the past millennium.

Angry Birds

The well-known fact that hormones affect behavior is the basis, of course, for such practices as the gelding of animals. A recent study showed that wild junco birds with high levels of mRNA for several hormones, like testosterone, demonstrated more aggressive behavior toward birds of the same sex. The researchers believe their results help explain the evolution of aggressive behavior.

Animal Intelligence?

Many animals are endowed with remarkable and interesting abilities, and evolutionists contend that humans are just smart animals. But the Bible reveals how and why human beings possess not only the ability to express and understand original abstract thoughts through language but also the ability to know—and be accountable to—their Creator.

Hybrid Animals in the Wild

A National Geographic News story discusses how a growing number of “hybrid species” have been observed in the wild. Reading about such interbreeding species is a reminder that the representatives of each kind from Noah’s Ark contained the genetic information to repopulate the earth, leading to the species we see today.

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10 Cursed Creatures with Undeniable Design

Don’t be fooled by the supposed tree of life. Animals have not evolved into higher life forms but rather God created animals with amazing genetic diversity.

Amphibians

The clever design of amphibians, from tree frogs to spotted salamanders, is a powerful demonstration of God’s creativity.

Animal Behavior

Evolution fails to explain the origin of diverse and complex animal behaviors including instinct, intelligence, migration, diet, and communication.

Aquatic Animals

The oceans—filled with incredible creatures like jellyfish, starfish, dolphins, seals, crabs, coral reefs, and octopuses—declare the majesty of their Creator.

Are Humans Animals?

Is mankind something special, made in the image of God, or are humans just higher animals, the descendants of an ape-like ancestor?

Birds

The design of birds—from the delicate egg to the intricate feather to the efficient wing—all declare the praise of their wise Creator.

Created Kinds (Baraminology)

God made living things to reproduce according to their kind. The taxonomic science of baraminology seeks to classify modern and fossil organisms within their original kinds.

Creepy Crawlies

Even the unusual and gross creatures—spiders, insects, and other creepy crawlies—distinctly proclaim their Maker’s praise.

Dinosaurs

God created dinosaurs on day six of creation, approximately 6,000 years ago. These fascinating creatures can now serve as “missionary lizards” for the gospel.

Extinct Animals

The rocks preserve the memory of many unusual and often gigantic now-extinct animals that inhabited the world before and after the Flood of Noah’s day.

Hybrid Animals

Genesis infers that all creatures reproduce after their kinds. Hybrid animals like ligers, wholphins, and zonkeys help to define the boundaries of kinds.

Mammals

Great diversity exists within the mammal group. From koalas to deer to bats to primates to whales to cheetahs, mammals declare the glory of their Creator.

Reptiles

Snakes, lizards, alligators, and other reptiles may or may not be your favorite animals, but certainly their brilliant design draws attention to their Designer.

News About Animals

News

Is Australia’s Dingo Fence Driving Kangaroos to Evolve?

June 8, 2023 from Ken Ham Blog

Are red kangaroos evolving because of the 3,400-mile (5,600 km) “dingo fence” built to keep farms and sheep in Australia’s southwest safe from hungry dingoes?

Articles About Animals

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Death’s Cleanup Crew

Jan. 14, 2024 from Answers Magazine

Cleaning up dead animals really stinks—and that’s a good thing, which shows God’s wise provision even in a fallen world.

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Speak!

Dec. 13, 2023 from Answers Magazine

As we listen in on animal communication, it seems clear that animals have their own form of language. How does this knowledge affect our responsibility to steward God’s creatures?

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Faux Flyers

July 1, 2023 from Answers Magazine

The unique varied biological features that allow typically terrestrial organisms to become airborne are a marvelous testimony to the intricacies of God’s creation.

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