When they don't move, the bodies of these small animals quickly
lose heat and they become vulnerable to freezing. For this reason,
sleeping is a great threat to squirrels. However, Allah has created
various protective mechanisms for every species, enabling them to
survive under unfavourable environmental conditions. During sleep,
for instance, squirrels just curl their fluffy tails tightly around their
bodies. The tail of the squirrel is just like a coat. On wintry days, their
tails save them from freezing.
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