Page 119 - Miracle in the Eye

HARUN YAHYA

Archer fish hunt by
firing mouthfuls of
water at nearby in-
sects. Their supe-
rior sense of sight
allows them to
make acute geomet-
ric calculations
from underwater so
as to estimate the
correct location of
the prey in the out-
side air. This intelli-
gent behavior
surely is not the
work of the fish it-
self. It is God Who
inspires the Archer
fish and all other
creatures how to
act.

The Crab's Periscope
A crab has two eyes on the ends of stalks. These act like little
periscopes, allowing the crab to see what's going on above, even if it is hid-
ing beneath the sand. At any sign of danger, the stalks can be lowered for
protection into sockets on the carapace.

Reptile Eyes
Most reptiles can see a large array of colors, allowing them to pick out
even the most effectively camouflaged insects. This gives them a major
hunting advantage.
Chameleons feed on insects, and their hunting tactics are most unusual
because their eyes play a greater role than usual. Chameleons can move
each eye independently of the other, allowing them scout the surroundings
and watch their insect prey at the same time, as they edge closer to their ob-
jective. 48 When it is close enough, a chameleon turns both eyes upon its
prey, determines its position, and then shoots out its long sticky tongue to
catch the meal.

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