THE KING OF THE JUNGLE.
In the heart of the great Emerald Jungle lived animals of every kind — swift deer, clever monkeys, colorful parrots, giant elephants, and fierce wild cats. Though the jungle was beautiful, the animals constantly argued. The monkeys stole fruit from smaller animals. The hyenas bullied everyone near the watering hole. Even the birds fought over trees. At the center of the jungle stood Pride Rock, where Leo the lion ruled as king. Leo was strong, but what truly made him respected was his wisdom. He never roared without reason, and he protected even the weakest creatures. One dry season, the rivers began shrinking. Food became scarce, and tensions grew worse. A cruel leopard named Zaru saw an opportunity. “The lion is getting old,” Zaru whispered to the animals. “Why should we share water? The strong should take what they want.” Some animals agreed out of fear. Soon chaos spread across the jungle. The zebras guarded the riverbanks. The monkeys threw coconuts at anyone who came ...