A great ape, living in the deep forest, is always ready to help other creatures. One day he discovers a farmer trapped in a ravine. The ape rescues the man by carrying him on his back up the steep wal
Young men who are searching for a treasure beg a famous retired sea captain to accompany them, hoping his presence will bring good luck on their journey. The captain's help while they cross dangerous
A woodpecker risks his life to save a lion in distress. When it is time for the lion to repay the woodpecker his kindness, he proudly rebuffs the bird. Yet the woodpecker refrains from anger and reven
Senaka, king of Benares, protects a snake under attack. The snake offers the king a secret spell that allows him to understand the speech of animals. This gift, however, comes with a price: if Senaka
Using a net, a hunter captures many birds. A wise quail shows the birds how, by cooperating, they can lift up the net and escape. Birds distracted by petty quarrels are easily trapped, but those able
A king is invested with the magic spell of understanding animal speech and told he will die if he reveals it, but his beautiful wife insists that she must know his secret.
