Paleontologists visit enemy turf in evolution debate with field trip to Creation Museum in Ky.

PETERSBURG, Ky. — In a dimly lit corner of the Creation Museum stands a life-size replica of a wrecking ball labeled “Millions of Years” demolishing the facade of a brick church.

Ancient web-footed creature shows early step in evolution toward seals, sea lions, walruses

NEW YORK — Scientists say they’ve found a “missing link” in the early evolution of seals and walruses — the skeleton of a web-footed, otter-like creature that was evolving away from a life on land.

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