Tiger And The Crocodile

One sunny afternoon, a big green crocodile was drifting off to sleep after a tasty lunch. Suddenly, he heard a rustle-rustle in the tall grass. He opened one eye and saw a tiger standing right on the edge of the riverbank!

"Don’t be scared, Mr. Croc," the tiger said, leaning in close. "I’m not here to pounce. I’m just curious! How do you catch your dinner without ever having to run through the forest?"

The crocodile grinned, showing off his many teeth. "It’s all about the waiting game, Tiger. I know exactly when the forest animals get thirsty. I hide under the cool water like a bumpy log. When an unsuspecting animal takes a sip... SNAP! I’ve got them. Pretty clever, right?"

"Whoa! A secret underwater hideout?" the tiger exclaimed. "I want to try! No more running? No more hiding in itchy bushes? Sign me up!"

"Well," said the crocodile, "a herd of antelopes should be here any minute. Follow me!"

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The Big Splash

The crocodile slid silently into the lake, disappearing beneath the surface without a single bubble. The tiger took a deep breath and SPLASH! He jumped in right after him.

But there was a problem. Tigers aren't built like logs! Within seconds, the tiger’s nose began to tickle. His lungs felt like they were going to pop. He couldn't hold his breath for more than a few seconds.

"ACHOO!" The tiger exploded out of the water, sneezing and splashing everywhere. The antelopes, who were just about to take a drink, saw the giant orange cat flying through the air. They turned around and bolted back into the woods in a flash.

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The Lesson Learned

"Aw, man!" the tiger coughed, shaking water off his fur. "I ruined the hunt!"

"You sure did," sighed the crocodile, popping his head up. "You're about as stealthy as a thunderstorm in a bathtub!"

The two hunters sat on the bank, both hungry and grumpy. They started to argue about whose fault it was, but then the tiger looked at his wet, heavy fur and started to laugh.

"I guess I’m just not meant to be a log," the tiger admitted.

"And I’m definitely not meant to climb trees," the crocodile joked.

The Moral: Every hunter has their own special way of doing things. It’s always best to be yourself!

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