The Monkey and the Crocodile

Once upon a time, a young and always hungry crocodile decided to catch a monkey. «Monkeys are quicker than me, but I'm smarter,» he thought and began to watch a troop of monkeys living on the riverbank. He watched them for a long time until he finally noticed one, the most agile and fearless: she was the first to climb to the top of the mango tree and pick the best fruits there. «That's who I'll grab and swallow!» thought the crocodile. But the monkey did not want to become someone's prey...

An Indian tale about how intelligence and courage triumphed over strength and cunning.