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feathers to protect his females, diverting the attention of ene-
mies while she is building the nest or sitting on it.
If trouble approaches the nest, the male immediately
takes flight, making a lot of noise; doing everything he can to
lead the enemy away from the nest. These acts of self-sacri-
fice, vitally important for baby ducklings' survival, some-
times end with the death of a parent and provide yet another
example of Allah's creative artistry.
