The story of a hyena also demonstrates selfishness. A group of hyenas hunted down a large antelope. But one particularly selfish hyena tried to take most of the meat for itself. It growled and snapped at the other hyenas when they tried to get their fair share. It dragged a large portion of the carcass away from the group and hid it. This act of selfishness not only went against the group - hunting and sharing norms of hyenas but also made it an outcast among its own kind for a while.
Sure. There was a monkey. It found a tree full of ripe fruits. When other monkeys came to share the bounty, this selfish monkey screeched and threw branches at them. It wanted all the fruits for itself. It even tried to build a little barrier around the tree so that the others couldn't reach the fruits. It was so selfish that it didn't care about the fact that in the monkey community, sharing was a common practice. This behavior made the other monkeys very angry and they eventually left it alone with its tree of fruits.
A story about a snake shows its selfishness. In a dry season, there was a small pool of water. A snake got there first. When a thirsty frog hopped towards the water, the snake hissed and showed its fangs. It didn't want to share the water with the frog at all. The snake coiled around the edge of the pool, guarding it jealously. The frog had no choice but to leave in search of water elsewhere. The snake was only concerned with its own survival and quenching its thirst, without any thought for the poor frog.
One selfish animal story is about the fox. A fox once found a large piece of meat. Instead of sharing it with other animals in need during a harsh winter, it hid the meat away for itself. It was so greedy that it didn't even think about the starving animals around. It just wanted to make sure it had enough to eat all by itself, regardless of the well - being of others in the forest.
Sure. A common type involves birds like peacocks. Peacock chicks may imprint on their mother or, in some cases, if they are separated early, on a human caretaker. They'll then display behaviors like following the imprinted object closely and even learning some simple cues from it.
Some animal medium stories are about the connection between animals and the supernatural in certain cultures. In Native American cultures, for example, the wolf is often seen as a spiritual messenger or medium. It is believed that the wolf can carry messages between the human world and the spirit world. There are stories of hunters seeing wolves before a significant event in their lives, as if the wolves were sent to convey a message or a sign from the spiritual realm.
Bees can also be part of animal sec stories. Beekeeping can be used as a form of security for certain properties. If an intruder gets too close to a beehive, they are likely to be stung. Some people intentionally place beehives in strategic locations on their land to deter burglars or unwanted visitors.
Hermit crabs insert themselves into empty shells for protection. When they outgrow their current shell, they search for a larger, unoccupied shell. Once they find a suitable one, they quickly insert their soft bodies into it. This process of shell - insertion is essential for their safety as they are vulnerable without proper protection.
Sure. There are stories of animal intelligence. For example, crows have been known to use tools. They can fashion a stick to get insects out of hard - to - reach places. This shows their remarkable problem - solving skills.
There's this story of a kid in a classroom. Whenever there were treats, like candies or cupcakes, he would try to take more than his share. He'd say things like he needed extra because he was hungrier that day. But everyone knew he was just being selfish and greedy. He'd make these really funny faces when the teacher tried to stop him from taking too much.
Sure. In Africa, there's the story of the cheetah. It's the fastest land animal and can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just a few seconds. In Australia, the platypus is a very unique animal. It's a mammal that lays eggs, has a duck - like bill, and webbed feet. In South America, the sloth is known for its slow - moving lifestyle. It moves so slowly that algae can grow on its fur, which actually helps it blend in with the trees.
Sure. There is a story about a runt piglet. In a farm, this little piglet was the smallest and weakest among the litter. But instead of giving up, it fought for every bit of food and space. It grew up to be a strong and healthy pig. This shows that no matter how disadvantaged we start, with effort we can succeed.
Once there was a little monkey in a Hindi story. The monkey was very mischievous. It lived in a forest full of tall trees and colorful birds. One day, it saw a shiny object near a river. Curious as it was, it went to check it out. It turned out to be a lost bracelet. Instead of keeping it, the monkey left it there in case the owner came back to find it. This showed that even small animals in Hindi stories can have a sense of honesty.