Gospel Principles manual teaches that Christ, under the direction of the Father, created the animal and plant life on this earth.
Gospel Principles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, accessed April 4, 2023
Under the direction of the Father, Christ formed and organized the earth. He divided light from darkness to make day and night. He formed the sun, moon, and stars. He divided the waters from the dry land to make seas, rivers, and lakes. He made the earth beautiful and productive. He made grass, trees, flowers, and other plants of all kinds. These plants contained seeds from which new plants could grow. Then He created the animals—fish, cattle, insects, and birds of all kinds. These animals had the ability to reproduce their own kind.