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Sockeye Salmon

Period: Cretaceous

Age: 110 million years

Region: Brazil

The picture shows a 110-million-year-old Cretaceous period sockeye salmon fossil discovered in
Brazil. Paleontology has proved that there is no difference between life forms that existed millions

of years ago and living specimens today. Millions of fossils proving creation have now made it im-
possible for scientists to defend the theory of evolution. Salmon are specially created by Allah. As
soon as they hatch, salmon embark on a long migration to the sea. Chum salmon reach the sea af-
ter feeding for a few weeks, while Kin and Atlantic salmon reach it after completing their develop-
ment over a period of one to three years.

On their first migration, young salmon travel along the river they find themselves in; as they ma-
ture on this journey to the sea, they face dangers such as polluted water and larger fish waiting to
catch them. Those that escape these dangers and reach the sea complete their migrations. After
spending a few years in the sea, they grow and their reproductive organs reach maturity; they then
embark on an amazing journey. The first amazing fact on this journey is the length of the migrati-

on that fish undertakes. Salmon in the open sea have to swim thousands of miles in order to reach
their objectives. For example, when the time comes for a Chum salmon to lay its eggs in the fall, it
swims for more than 3,200 miles (5,150 km) along the Yukon River. Like all other living things, sal-
mon behave as they are inspired by Allah and reveal the majesty of His creation.

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