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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