Genesis

Sea Otters

It is normal for a marine animal to have a layer of fat to protect it from cold ocean water. Normal—except for the sea otter! Did God forget something in their design? Not at all. In fact, the sea…

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Love Birds

The name "Lovebird" is an excellent brief description of colorful, pint-size parrots that make affectionate and happy pets—If they have companionship! (Have you noticed how some humans seem to need…

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Honey Bees

Honey bees are organized and focused— "done right" by their Creator who programmed them with not-by-accident equipment suitable for each assignment. For example, the worker bees who act as…

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The Deceptively Sweet Lemon and Strawberry

When asked if a strawberry or a lemon is sweeter most people without a doubt would probably say the strawberry without hesitation.

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Camels

One of the most fascinating ways to study the character of God is to study His creation. From galaxies to molecules, "God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly…

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Butterflies & Moths

Most moths are out and about at night, while butterflies are usually on the wing in the daytime.

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The Creature with Blue Blood and Many Hearts

It is normal to have one heart and because having one heart is pretty common in most varieties of animals, we might not even stop to consider the possibility that not everything has one heart.

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Tokay Gecko

Second largest among the gecko species, the foot-long aggressive Tokay gecko, with its blue grey body sporting red-orange spots and its large head, is unforgettable when unexpectedly encountered!…

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Elephants

For some of God's creatures it is definitely not by accident but rather part of God's design that they gain weight—rapidly! Take bears, for example. Some of the largest adult male brown bears have…

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Ants

"Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise." Proverbs 6:6

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Dolphins

One very real need for every creature is to stay alive and, for this, one needs to breathe. For us, breathing is automatic. But not for a dolphin.

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The Miracle of the Heavens

The initial shock of stellar majesty inspires a new appreciation for the work awesome. Truly, that amazing sight is overpowering to our human emotions and intellect. But is there more to it than…

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Macaws

"There was loud disagreement going on. Maxine and Rainbow were perched far apart screeching at one another. For the sake of sanity in the mall it was time to remove both to our "time-out" area. Gene…

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There is a mammal which thrives in every part of the globe, whose behavior leaves us incredulous by its not by accident abilities to invent tools and to reason from cause to effect—often making moral…

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Cheetahs

You know you are looking at a cheetah if there is what looks like a black "tear mark" running from the corner of a spotted cat's eyes down the sides of its nose to its mouth.

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Roborovski Hamster

Have you ever met a tiny mouse-like creature and fallen in love? Be careful, it may happen to you one day!

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Porcupines

Not every "rodent" is as fascinating as the porcupine...nor are they as large...nor do others have the bad temper of a mother pore if her babies are disturbed…

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You Shall Not Eat...the Hare

I had a biology lesson resulting from my walk today in the latter part of February.

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Turkey Vultures

The turkey vulture, who has some of the most amazing mechanisms to be found in a bird, was designed by a caring Creator to help deal with the emergency of…

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Donkeys

Donkeys are often misunderstood and dismissed as "stubborn." But for those who get to know them well, they are wonderful treasures of sensitivity and strength.

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The Shrike

Different varieties of shrikes are found in many countries. Endemic to the USA is the Loggerhead Shrike...who bears acquaintance! Amazing, disgusting,…

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Butterflies & Moths

Most moths are out and about at night, while butterflies are usually on the wing in the daytime.

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Tokay Gecko

Second largest among the gecko species, the foot-long aggressive Tokay gecko, with its blue grey body sporting red-orange spots and its large head, is…

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Sheep and Lambs

Not all sheep are dumb, nor are they all "followers" as their overall reputation would have one believe.

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Ants

"Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise." Proverbs 6:6

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The Anhinga

The anhinga, if measured by appearance, to say the least is a sharp dresser! (Black and white is classy, and this large, dark-feathered bird not only has white…