I'll just throw this out their and then leave! I'm not going to argue it and you can always look into the scripture regarding what's known about the history of our world. You'll have to witness to the rest yourself. The Holy Spirit is within and if you have a listening heart, there's no reason why you can't bear witness to the truth. Sometimes the daystar arises in our hearts and it takes time. In this case, to be teachable means to not cast final judgment against what you do not understand. Remain open and searching. Live with this knowledge as you will!
See if this puts a few waves into your pond!
Someone has been to Heaven and was shown creation and other significant events in Earth history. Their is a place in Heaven God made where you can go witness this. If you make it, you'll definitely go and not miss it! You'll remember that I told you.
Apparently between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:2 a lot happened that is not reflected in the Bible. Their are prophetic passages in the Bible that talks about the world (the pre-Adamic world). They concern Lucifer & angels who were disobedient (you have to believe in the Lucifer/Satan thing to get past this precept) and the world Satan took over, he pretty much destroyed. This world was finally judged by God with water.
Anyway, God made the world different from how it is know. Their was a water canopy over the Earth like a big thick bubble/layer that made the sky look kind of pink. It never rained.
Plants and animals were different (huge, i.e., the dinosaurs). They lived millions of years ago. The animals didn't eat each other (at first). Their was one big continent/land mass at that time. Lucifer was in Eden the Garden of God. Many of God's angels (and in some cases devils) have been around for a long time. Lucifer's original covering were gems.
After Satan and his devils were forcibly cast down, the world became corrupt. He had a kingdom, which he eventually sought to exalt himself as God.
Eventually God judged it and it the canopy "broke" and flooded the Earth. God then froze it ("ice age"). Satan didn't just arrive in Eden when man was put there. He'd been their before. Now his covering was taken from him. He had to borrow the body of a serpent to speak with Eve. Their was some level of communication with the animals since Eve didn't freak out that the serpent spoke with her.
God wanted fellowship. He thawed the Earth. The Spirit of God hovered over the waters. He receded them (much of this went into the Earth). He redid the plants and animals and put man in the Garden of Eden. We know the generations from Adam and they are accurate. The Word of God is accurate. It is often misunderstood and in some cases translated imperfectly from the original language.
I'm not going to respond to inquiries about this. You'll either witness to this or you won't. Their are many other mysteries God solved in these Heavenly visits. There's a place in Heaven where all of the animals are there (including unicorns and dinosaurs). Your pets will also be with you if you want them. If you ask God in faith to show you more about this, He'll lead you to the source.
If you don't already readily receive God's Word, how can you believe if I tell you Heavenly things? That's the precept. If you're not hearing, then you won't catch this. If you do not, take heart. Save it for later and just make sure you're doing everything you can to receive God's Word and you'll eventually receive and be able to hear a mystery when someone else gives it (and it won't be a cleverly devised fable). This is not about being puffed up about things I haven't seen. I didn't see it, but I heard it.
If you're a scoffer, then you'll have a lot to scoff about. Scoff to your heart's content! If you're open and prayerful, consider this and ask God for understanding and confirmation in your spirit. "Lead me to the water!"
One thing is certain, the Word of God is true. If you understand the passages about Lucifer/Satan and the world that was it definitely allows for such a scenario as this. It shows just how true God's Word really is. It's so true that the passages you don't think seem to fit, fit perfectly and in perfect order (within the context it is spoken of). The big exhortation is to find your plan God has for you and do it (with great reward) and take your part in your eternal planning by doing His will.
I realize that anyone can make reference to these scriptures and try to deceive. I'm pointing you in the direction of the Holy Spirit. Take it or leave it! I'm gone! Happy hunting!