# Why Is a Peacock Dressed So Fancy? Lesson 137

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Podcast: [Nat Theo Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nat-theo-nature-lessons-rooted-in-the-bible-6265618)
Published: 2026-07-21T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Why is a peacock more beautiful than it needs to be? Because God makes marvelous things to delight us! Discover why “extravagant beauty” is not a problem for science when we understand that every beautiful thing—including shimmering blue and green peacocks—reflect the glory of our Maker. Here’s our trail map: What Kind of Bird Is a Peacock? Why Do Peacocks Shake Their Tails? Why Is a Peacock Dressed So Fancy? Why Did God Make Beautiful Things? Download this lesson’s free coloring sheet: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/why-is-a-peacock-so-fancy/ Related Lessons to listen to next: Can a Mantis Shrimp Really Punch Through Glass? Lesson 87: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/24b18ca5-51d6-4f72-80f1-ec2ea2b1f27d/ How Fast Is a Peregrine Falcon? Lesson 132: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/17a0dbe5-7f64-44e6-8017-fae682ab0090/ Do Ostriches Bury Their Heads in the Sand? Lesson 115: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5eaf8961-e99d-4591-a73e-dd7729bc2e90/ Eryn's Books: Where Wonder Leads: An Adventure in God's Wild and Wonderful World: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/wonder Made to Marvel: 52 Family Devotions Exploring the Wild Wonders of God's Creation: https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/marvel The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891 Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782 Save 25% During Apologia’s Summer Sale Through August 2026 Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day Course: https://www.apologia.com/sho…

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