Page 17 - The World of Animals

places. Thanks to their perfect sense of smell, they can detect the

smell of nuts covered by 30 centimetres (12 inches) of snow.
Squirrels carry their food in their sacs and take them to their nests.

In their nests, there are more than one store, most of which they
have forgotten. Certainly there is also a divine reason for this,

because in time the dry fruits forgotten by squirrels under the earth
grow into new trees.

TEETH THAT ARE RENEWED WHEN BROKEN

Squirrels have strong sharp teeth such as human beings never possess.
Located at the front of their mouth are incisor teeth that enable them to
gnaw and break hard substances. Located behind them are the molar
teeth. When we want to break a walnut, we either use a big stone or a
device especially designed for this purpose. These little animals, however, 15
can readily accomplish this with their sharp teeth.
Have you ever wondered how squirrels' teeth stay strong throughout a
lifetime and how squirrels whose teeth are broken manage to eat
hazelnuts or walnuts? Allah, Who has created everything in perfect
harmony, has given their teeth a very important characteristic. You will
indeed be very astonished when you hear this! Even if squirrels' teeth
break or wear out, new teeth grow
immediately. Worn-out teeth are
continually replaced by growing
ones. Moreover, Allah has
not only given this
characteristic to
squirrels but also to all
creatures who have
to gnaw their food.