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Children's Stories #004 - Jungle
The animals gathered together to choose their leader. The tigers and the monkeys were the two powerful species and won the majority of the time. This summer the tigers were chosen as the victors. The monkeys, having enjoyed the power for several seasons were reluctant to let go off it. They were determined to make life difficult for the tiger as much as possible.

The tiger addressed all the animals.

"Thank you for choosing me as your leader. I will listen to all the animals and do what is good for the jungle." said the tiger.

"Who are your advisors?" asked the monkey

"I am naming the lion, the leopard, the fox, the hyena and ... the elephant as my advisors." responded the tiger.

Over the years the monkeys gained exclusive right to the best vegetation in the jungle. The tiger promised to restore it to all the animals if it was elected to power.

“This jungle is for everyone. All the animals are free to forage and hunt food everywhere.” declared the tiger.

“Our lands are sacred. We cannot let other animals in there.” protested the monkeys. But they knew in their heart that no matter what they do they will have to obey the law.

“Does that mean you can hunt anywhere in the jungle?” the deer asked the tiger.

“Yes that is correct. But we will not exercise this right. We will stick to our territories only.” said the...