Mouse Deer's Clever Tricks to Outsmart the Crocodile

Mouse Deer, a small and clever animal, found himself in a tricky situation when he went down to the river to take a drink. He knew that the crocodile, a dangerous predator, might be waiting underwater to eat him. However, Mouse Deer was not one to be easily fooled. With his quick thinking and cunning tricks, he managed to outsmart the crocodile not once, but twice. In the first encounter, Mouse Deer approached the river cautiously. Instead of putting his leg directly into the water, he picked up a stick and put one end into the river. As expected, the crocodile mistook the stick for Mouse Deer's leg and grabbed it, only to be left disappointed. Mouse Deer laughed at the crocodile's foolishness and ran off to drink somewhere else, unharmed. But Mouse Deer's adventures didn't end there. The next day, he had a strong desire to cross the river and feast on the delicious fruits on the other side. However, he knew that the crocodile could easily spot him and make him its lunch. Determined to outsmart the crocodile once again, Mouse Deer came up with a clever plan. He noticed a floating log in the river and knew that crocodiles often looked like logs when they floated. Mouse Deer called out to the crocodile, pretending to be a messenger from the King. He told the crocodile that the King wanted to invite all the crocodiles in the river to a grand party and that Mouse Deer had been tasked with counting them. The crocodile, eager to be part of the festivities, agreed to line up across the river. Mouse Deer then hopped onto the back of the first crocodile and started counting, "One." He continued jumping from one crocodile to another, counting each one, "Two," "Three," until he reached the other side of the river. When the crocodile asked how many there were, Mouse Deer cleverly replied, "Just enough." With a mischievous laugh, Mouse Deer made his escape into the safety of the forest, leaving the crocodile and its friends bewildered. Mouse Deer's clever tricks to outsmart the crocodile not only saved his own life but also showcased his intelligence and resourcefulness. This story teaches us the importance of using our wits and thinking outside the box to overcome challenges. It reminds us that even the smallest and seemingly weakest creatures can outsmart their predators through cunning and quick thinking. In conclusion, Mouse Deer's encounters with the crocodile highlight his cleverness and ability to outsmart a dangerous predator. Through his quick thinking and cunning tricks, Mouse Deer managed to escape unharmed and teach us valuable lessons about using our wits to overcome challenges.