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HARUN YAHYA

lands, and continue their migration when it starts raining again. In
December they reach the plains of short grass.
The volcanic soils of the Serengeti are rich in nutrients, but just
below the surface lies a hard layer of calcium carbonate. This hard
layer does not admit trees’ roots, but supports growth of perennial
grasses. In the cold nights, these grasses’ short roots absorb every
drop of condensation. This enables them to survive even the driest
days, and after the rain, they start sprouting.
These Serengeti grasses consumed by the wildebeest have short
stems with small leaves, a response to protect them from thousands

of hungry animals. Being constantly grazed keeps the grasses short.
Moreover, during grazing, the plants’ growth hormones pass from
the roots into new shoots, thus aiding new growth. The animals’
saliva also has an important function as a growth stimulant. 53
Wildebeest do not stay long enough in the same environment to
cause damage, and they also enrich the soil with their manure as
they move from place to place.
God creates everything perfectly and provides for all. The har-
mony in the habits of the wildebeest and the special composition of
the soils where they live, the special characteristics of the grass that
grows there, and many other details all demonstrate that every
phase of the migration phenomenon has been created.
Truly God, He is the Provider, the Possessor of Strength, the
Sure. (Qur’an, 51:58)

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