The Clever Monkey

Once upon a time, in a dense forest, there lived a clever monkey named Kapi. Kapi was known for his intelligence and wit among all the animals in the forest. He was always looking for ways to outsmart his fellow animals and come out on top.
One day, a group of hunters entered the forest with their traps and nets. They were determined to catch as many animals as they could and sell them in the market. The animals in the forest were frightened and didn’t know what to do.
Kapi, being the clever monkey that he was, came up with a plan to outsmart the hunters. He gathered all the animals in the forest and told them his plan. Kapi knew that the hunters were greedy and would fall for a trap that promised them a big catch.
So, Kapi took a large pumpkin and carved it out, leaving only a small hole at the top. He then filled the pumpkin with honey and placed it in the middle of the forest where the hunters would easily spot it.
As Kapi had predicted, the hunters saw the pumpkin and thought it was a trap filled with animals. They eagerly approached the pumpkin and tried to grab what they thought were animals inside. However, their hands got stuck in the sticky honey, and they were unable to move.
The hunters struggled to free themselves, but Kapi and the other animals had already started throwing stones and sticks at them. The hunters were terrified and quickly realized that they had been outsmarted by the clever monkey.
The hunters eventually managed to free themselves and fled the forest, never to return again. Kapi was hailed as a hero among the animals, and they all celebrated their victory over the hunters.
From that day on, Kapi became known as the clever monkey who had saved the forest from the greedy hunters. The animals in the forest knew that they could always count on Kapi to come up with a clever plan whenever they were in trouble.

Moral

1. Intelligence and wit can often be more valuable than physical strength.
2. Quick thinking and problem-solving skills can help overcome difficult situations.
3. It is important to be cautious and aware of potential dangers.
4. Helping others can lead to unexpected rewards.
5. Greed can lead to negative consequences.
6. It is important to use one’s abilities for good purposes.
7. Persistence and determination can lead to success.
8. Being resourceful and adaptable can help overcome challenges.
9. It is important to be grateful for what one has.
10. One should not underestimate the power of teamwork.

Origin of the Story: Nigeria