Mammals
Live-birth or Eggs?
Evolutionists aren’t joking when they ask, “What came first, the live-birth or the egg?” Evolutionists generally consider the egg-laying mode of reproduction to be more primitive than live-bearing. If egg-laying really is more primitive, then where are all the early egg-laying mammals?
The Platypus—Egg Laying Mammal?
The platypus has perplexed scientists since its discovery by Europeans in the late 18th century. There is nothing in the fossil record to indicate that the platypus was ever anything other than a platypus. It is not a living “transitional” form. It is a truly unique creature, and one that continues to baffle those who insist on making it fit into an evolutionary tree.
Apes and Tools
While apes are skilled tool-users, their skills are generally no better than the abilities of some birds, dolphins, and some elephants. As creationists, we know that the anatomical similarities between man and ape are the result not of a common ancestor, but of a common Creator. Furthermore, man was made in God’s image (Genesis 1:26–27).
The Cat Kind
Whether it’s a fierce tiger basking in the sunshine or a fun-loving tomcat crouched and waiting to play with its owner, one of the most beautiful of God’s creatures is the cat. Big or small, roaring or purring, cats possess unique characteristics: they are meticulous groomers, they love to slink, pounce, and play, and they are independent.
The Dog Kind
The originally created canine, like all kinds of creatures, was created to reproduce after its kind. The canine genome originally created by God has provided the raw material for an innumerable variety of canines, but they are all still canines. No evolution in the molecules-to-man sense was required to produce dog diversity.
Articles About Mammals
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July 1, 2020 from Answers Magazine
Common design doesn’t mean common ancestry—instead it points to a common Designer.
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July 1, 2020 from Answers Magazine
Despite living continents apart, this caravan of creatures clearly confirms the Bible’s history.
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July 1, 2020 from Answers Magazine
From the giant Newfoundland to my short-legged dachshund, dogs are a pleasing reminder of our Creator’s fantastic ingenuity.
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June 28, 2020 from Answers Magazine
The slow loris’ large eyes have a reflective layer to help them see in almost total darkness.
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June 20, 2020 from Answers Magazine
The amazing design of fingerprints helps us get a good grasp on God’s Word.
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June 6, 2020 from Answers in Depth
A skeptical social media post is making the claim that the lesser mole-rat (one of several blind mole rats) is evidence against intelligent design.
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Jan. 1, 2020 from Answers Magazine
How can a bear live on plants? Surprisingly well.
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Dec. 9, 2019 from Ken Ham Blog
Scientists unveil a supposed 18,000 year old frozen puppy discovered in Eastern Siberia. But is it an evolutionary link in dogs that some suspect?
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Sept. 22, 2019 from Answers Magazine
Want to race? It’s easy to see why white-tailed deer have become winners in the Americas.
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Sept. 1, 2019 from Answers Magazine
It’s just as well that these unsightly creatures live underground.
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July 12, 2019 from Answers in Depth
Researchers studying mole-rats and the East African root rat discovered that several had pain insensitivity to different irritants (referred to as “algogens”).
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June 21, 2019 from 10 Cursed Creatures with Undeniable Design
The giraffe strolls on stilt-like legs, and its neck parades high in the sky. But the giraffe is no comic freak of nature. It displays divine design.
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May 1, 2019 from Answers Magazine
Have you heard? This little creature is all ears.
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April 17, 2019 from 10 Cursed Creatures with Undeniable Design
As the only true flying mammals, bats are well equipped for the hunt. Their wings can maneuver nimbly to abruptly change directions and carry them swiftly.
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Aug. 26, 2018 from Answers Magazine
What a nose! If you’ve ever seen a bloodhound at work, you can’t help but be impressed.
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July 31, 2018 from Answers Magazine
Hiding in Indonesia’s tropical forests is one of the cutest—and most creatively designed—creatures on the planet.
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May 20, 2018 from Answers Magazine
You donʼt need to be an expert to appreciate the fine details that make this sleek machine run.
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April 17, 2018 from Answers Magazine
Bats are amazing animals that display the unlimited creativity of our God.
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