Genesis

Monkeys

"God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." Genesis 1:27 What animal do you see in these pictures? Monkeys! Are all monkeys the same? No.…

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Red-Eared Sliders

Adam and Eve, our little red-eared sliders (turtles) frequently stack themselves one on top of the other. Someone thought it a sign of affection, but when we researched the topic we learned their…

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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, delightful...take your pick!

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Pelicans

The pelican has a protection mechanism that is awesome! That skilled "fisherman" bird can dive from a 65-foot height, slam into the water, and scoop up a bag full of fish and-water into the built-in…

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Key Deer

Like all newly-born white-tailed deer, the fawn in the key deer sub-species has a beautiful coat of camouflage: brown with white spots.

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Iguanas

Speaking personally, the iguana is not our favorite creature here in these sub-tropical Keys. Those reptiles enjoy bright and beautiful flowers—the hibiscus and bougainvillea—for example, as do we.…

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Bluebirds

There are all sorts of ways of getting attention. If you were a male bluebird and you found what you thought to be the perfect mate and also a wonderful spot for a nest, you would communicate what…

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The not-by-accident design of the flashing mechanism of the lightning bug is far superior to that of our incandescent light bulbs that are about 10% energy efficient but use up to 90% of their energy…

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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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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 edging on its long tail, but…

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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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Chameleons

“Your hands have made me and fashioned me.” Psalm 119:73 Do you know name the animal that you see in these pictures? This animal is a kind of lizard. There are many different kinds of lizards, but…

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IN US 46% Hold Creationist View of Human Origins

Forty-six percent of Americans believe in the creationist view that God created humans in their present form at one time within the last 10,000 years. The prevalence of this creationist view of the…

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Foundation Genesis

According to the most recent polls, over the past 50 years, Americans have been pretty consistent in their belief of the six-day Creation as found in the book of Genesis. A little less than 50…

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Peacocks

When a male peacock fans its tail so the highly elongated covering tail feathers actually can touch the ground on either side of him, he is not doing so from pride and vanity. Those tail coverts…

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Kinkajou

I had never heard of a kinkajou—the little creature without a bad odor—until a neighbor got one. It won our hearts:

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The Miracle of the Heavens

The initial shock of stellar majesty inspires a new appreciation for the word awesome.

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Life Lessons from the Crocodile Hunter

I'm not an avid nature enthusiast, but I always cherish opportunities to get closer to God's creation. I've made my fair share of treks to the Chattanooga and…

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Monkeys

"God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." Genesis 1:27 What animal do you see in these pictures?…

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Sparrows

It is not by accident that song SPARROWS living in desert areas of the Southwestern USA look very different from the song sparrows who live in the humid…

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The Eye

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…

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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…

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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,…