What sports team is named the Lambs? We have Lions, Tigers, Bears, Eagles, even the Rams, but not the Lambs. We like to be identified with the aggressive, invulnerable, macho types of animals. How Would You Like to Be a Shepherd? Several years ago Candid Camera hid their camera in a high school counselor’s office. …
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Camels
God’s Humor in the Camel Whenever I see a camel, I am reminded that God must have a sense of humor. It is, in my opinion, one of the homeliest animals alive. But, though it may not win a beauty contest, the camel is an amazing and unique creature. It is called the “Ship of …
The Marvel of Flight Feathers
While visiting the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum west of Tucson, I was not surprised to find a model depicting the evolution of birds from reptiles. Made of welded copper (if I remember correctly), the model showed how gradually reptiles developed wings and eventually learned to fly as birds. It was all so clearly presented showing six …
The Woodpecker’s Head
If you walk through any kind of woods, you might hear a rapid tapping sound nearby. This is most likely the woodpecker, looking for a bite to eat, or making itself a new home. Meet The Woodpecker Most woodpeckers have four toes, two face forward and two face backward. These, along with their short legs …
The Elephant’s Trunk
The name ‘elephant’ comes from a Greek word meaning ‘ivory.’ This animal, the largest of all land creatures, lives up to 70 years or longer. The parents must wait 22 months for the birth of their baby but it weighs in at 260 pounds! Eventually, the calf will reach an average of six tons and …