Bdellas are fascinating microscopic predators known for their speed and unique feeding habits. They hunt and consume E. coli bacteria by puncturing their membranes and injecting enzymes to digest them from the inside. Scientists recognize that bdellas play a crucial role in controlling bacterial populations. Every part of creation, even the smallest creatures, serves a God-given purpose.

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Illustration: Bdella life cycle, Estevezj, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, changes made.

The belief that modern humans are more advanced than ancient people is a common misconception. The Bible teaches that humans have always been the same in terms of emotions, needs, and curiosity. While technological advancements may differ, ancient discoveries, such as the Chinese makyo or "magic mirror," reveal the ingenuity of past civilizations.

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Photo: Makyo mirror, Metropolitan Museum of Art, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

God has created living things with purposeful design, often beyond what we can understand. While evolutionists struggle to explain the vast array of male antelope horns that have no clear functional purpose, Christians see them as expressions of God's creativity and glory.

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The origin of an idea, whether from the Bible or other sources, doesn’t make it unworthy of scientific consideration. Scientific discoveries can emerge in unexpected ways, such as Kekule’s vision of atomic structure or the accidental discovery of an insecticide from orange peel soap.

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The parting of the Red Sea may have been a natural event directed by God. A study using computer simulations suggests that a strong east wind could have lowered the water, allowing the Israelites to cross before drowning Pharaoh’s army when the waters returned.

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Mistletoe often mimics the appearance of its host, especially in Australia where species like the drooping and box mistletoes resemble eucalyptus trees. Evolutionary explanations struggle with how this happens, but from a creationist perspective, this mimicry reflects the care and design of a Creator who enables mistletoe to blend into its environment.

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Illustration: Box Mistletoe by Adam Forster, PD.

Researchers are learning to follow animals to discover new medicines. For example, chimps in Tanzania use tree leaves to rid themselves of intestinal parasites, while woolly spider monkeys in Brazil eat certain fruits to restart ovulation. Do animals possess innate medical knowledge or does God guide them to the right remedies when needed?

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Grass and palm leaves absorb silica and store it in their cells, making their edges sharp enough to cut. These silica particles, called phytoliths, not only protect plants from insects but also persist in the soil after the plants die. Scientists can identify past plant life by studying the unique shapes of phytoliths in soil, offering fascinating insights into ancient agriculture.

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