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These butterflies have certainly not been trained in physics or any
other field. They cannot know about the features of a lens. They do not
know which angle would receive the greatest amount of heat. Allah, Who
watches over and protects all things, inspires in butterflies what they
should do to regulate their body temperature. As Allah reminds us in the
Qur’an:
… Allah is watchful over all things. (Surat al-Ahzab: 52)
THE MALE CATFI SH
ON DUTY
It is not generally known that fish build nests and provide continuous pro-
tection for their offspring. These nests are generally holes dug among peb-
bles or in the sand. Eggs develop in these open nests for some time, during
which the mother and father fish take turns to keep watch over the nest for
enemies.
Catfish are among these creatures that protect their young. Female catfish
spawn eggs at the bottom of plants and reeds in shallow water. The eggs
cling to the roots of these plants. After a while, the female leaves her eggs
and then it is the male's turn to take on the duty. The male's duty is to stay
with the eggs and to keep watch for danger. This sentry duty lasts for about
40-50 days, after which the young fish become fully mature.
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