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Tall tail

Animal Talk

By Ahmar Naz Asim Published about a year ago 3 min read
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In the vast African savannah, there lived a rare and majestic creature called the Tall Tail Giraffe. The Tall Tail Giraffe was a towering sight to behold, with its long slender legs and neck that seemed to stretch up to the heavens. It had a beautiful spotted coat, and its eyes shone with a gentle intelligence that spoke volumes.

What made the Tall Tail Giraffe truly unique, however, was its ability to talk. Unlike any other animal in the savannah, the Tall Tail Giraffe could speak in a language that all the animals could understand. This made the Tall Tail Giraffe very popular among the animals, who often came to it seeking advice and guidance.

One day, a group of young animals came to the Tall Tail Giraffe with a problem. They had heard about a legendary waterhole hidden deep in the savannah, and they wanted to find it. However, none of them knew where to start or how to go about the search.

The Tall Tail Giraffe listened carefully to their story, then spoke in its soft and gentle voice. "I know where the waterhole lies," it said. "But it is not an easy journey. You will need to cross rivers, avoid dangerous predators and face many challenges along the way. Are you sure you want to undertake this quest?"

The young animals looked at each other, their eyes filled with determination. "Yes," they said together. "We are ready for the challenge."

The Tall Tail Giraffe smiled. "Very well," it said. "I will guide you on your journey, but you must promise to listen to my advice and follow my instructions."

The young animals agreed, and the Tall Tail Giraffe led them deep into the savannah. For days they journeyed through vast open plains, crossed raging rivers and avoided dangerous predators. The Tall Tail Giraffe was always with them, offering words of encouragement and guidance.

Finally, they reached the spot where the waterhole was supposed to be hidden. The young animals looked around, but all they saw were vast stretches of grasslands. "Where is it?" they asked, their faces filled with disappointment.

The Tall Tail Giraffe smiled. "Look closer," it said. "The waterhole is not something you can see with your eyes."

The young animals looked around again, and then they saw it. It was the beauty of the savannah itself, the majesty of the wildlife, the roar of the lions, the trumpeting of the elephants. They realized that the real treasure was not something that could be held in their paws or claws, but was something far more precious.

The young animals thanked the Tall Tail Giraffe for showing them the way, and they returned to their homes, filled with a sense of wonder and gratitude. From that day on, they looked at the savannah in a different light, with a newfound respect and appreciation for all its wonders.

As for the Tall Tail Giraffe, it continued to roam the savannah, sharing its wisdom and guidance with all the creatures that sought its counsel. And whenever the young animals looked out at the vast stretches of grasslands, they knew that the greatest treasure of all lay hidden in the beauty of the world around them.

One day, however, the Tall Tail Giraffe found itself in a dangerous situation. It had ventured too close to a group of lions, and they were now surrounding it, ready to pounce.

The Tall Tail Giraffe knew that it was in trouble, but it remained calm and collected. "Why are you doing this?" it asked the lions. "What have I ever done to you?"

The lions snarled in response. "We are predators," they said. "We hunt to survive."

The Tall Tail Giraffe nodded. "I understand," it said. "

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About the Creator

Ahmar Naz Asim

As a story writer, my passion lies in crafting worlds that readers can escape to and characters they can connect with. landscape or a subtle exchange of dialogue between two characters,

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