The Creator provided the biblical record for the purpose of instructing mankind on who He is and how we are to live. Animals were a part of His creative acts, and the purpose of this study is to shed some light upon the role they play in helping mankind to live. The Bible's teaching on animals can be categorized in several ways, ranging from being just a fact of life, to being a teaching tool, to being a vital part of a direct act of God to accomplish His will. While all categories will be identified, the greatest emphasis will be given to the practical aspects animals shed on living today.