The Elephant and the Ant

    By Kamaljeet Kaur Sandotra

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    22 May, 2024

    an elephant is standing in the middle of a stream in the jungle with trees and bushes around it, and a man is standing on the side of the river, environmental art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, josan gonzales and dan mumford

    Once upon a time in a dense green forest, there lived a mighty elephant. He was very arrogant about his size and strength, and often troubled the smaller animals.

    a painting of elephants in a jungle with a stream of water and birds flying around them, and a group of trees and birds, environmental art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, jungle

    One day, the elephant went to the river to quench his thirst. There, he saw a line of ants carrying food. He sprayed water on them and broke their line, causing them much distress.

    a group of elephants standing in a jungle with a man on the ground looking at them and a group of bees on the ground, sumatraism, a storybook illustration, Ernst Thoms, detailed illustration

    The Ant Queen thought, 'If we don't teach the elephant a lesson, he will keep troubling us.' So, she made a plan with the other ants.

    an elephant in a forest with antelope in the background and a group of ants in the foreground, sumatraism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, detailed illustration

    The next day, when the elephant was sleeping, an ant crawled into his trunk and bit him. The elephant woke up screaming in pain and started running around.

    an elephant is walking through a forest with trees and birds flying overhead in the background is a path with leaves and a bird in the foreground, sumatraism, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, high detail illustration

    The elephant tried to shake the ant off, but it wouldn't come out. The elephant was very troubled and finally collapsed.

    an elephant and a mouse in a forest with trees and butterflies on the ground and a man standing in front of them, sumatraism, a storybook illustration, Farel Dalrymple, storybook illustration

    Then the ant said, 'You were proud of your size and strength, but look, I have defeated you. Now you understand that small creatures are not weak.'

    a large elephant standing in the middle of a forest with two smaller elephants nearby on a path in the woods, sumatraism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, jungle

    The elephant realized his mistake and apologized to the ants. He promised never to trouble them again.

    a group of elephants walking through a forest filled with trees and plants, with a bird flying above them, sumatraism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, jungle

    The ants forgave the elephant. From that day onwards, the elephant became a protector of the ants and all the small animals in the forest.

    a group of elephants walking through a forest filled with trees and bugs on the ground and on the ground, sumatraism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, jungle

    The elephant learned that every creature, big or small, has its own strengths and should be respected. He understood that arrogance is not a sign of strength.

    a large elephant standing in the middle of a forest with other elephants in the background and trees and bushes, sumatraism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, jungle

    The ants, on the other hand, were happy that they could teach the elephant a lesson. They were proud that they could defend themselves despite being small.

    an elephant and a baby elephant in a forest with butterflies on their ears and a bird on its back, sumatraism, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, detailed illustration

    This incident brought a change in the forest. The big animals started respecting the smaller ones, and there was peace and harmony.

    an elephant and her baby in a forest with trees and plants on the ground and a sunbeam in the background, sumatraism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    And so, the forest became a better place for all its inhabitants. The story of the elephant and the ants became a lesson for all, teaching the importance of respect and humility.

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