26'2 THE REASON WHY. 



' "Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser tfcan 

 the fowls of heaven ?" JOB xxxv. 



the various pursuits of life he wanders to every part of the globe, 

 he can adapt himself to all climates and to any season. 



1035. Why do the furs of animals become thicker in the 

 winter than in the summer ? 



Because the creator has thus provided for the preservation of 

 the warmth of the animals during the cold months of winter. 



1036. Why does a Hack down grow under the feathers of 

 birds as winter approaches ? 



Because the down is a non-conductor of heat, and black the 

 warmest colour. It is therefore best adapted to keep in their 

 bodily warmth during the cold of winter. 



1037. W r hy has man no external appendage to his mouth ? 



Because his hands serve all the purposes of gathering food, and 

 conveying it to the mouth. Man's mouth is simply an opening; 

 in other animals it is & projection. 



1038. Why have dogs, and other carnivorous animals, long 

 pointed teeth, projecting above the rest ? 



Because as they have not hands to seize and controul their food, 

 the projecting teeth enable them to snap and hold the objects 

 which they pursue for food. 



1039. Why is the under jaw of the hog, shorter and 

 smaller than the upper one ? 



Because the animal pierces the ground with its long snout, and 

 then the small under jaw works freely in the furrow that has been 

 opened, in quest of food. 



1010. Why have lirds hard leaks ? 



Because, having no teeth, the beak enables them to seize, hold, 

 and divide their food. 



1011. Why are the beaks of birds generally long and 

 sharp ? 



Because the greater number of birds live by picking up small 



