Long ago in a forest, there lived a herd of elephants. They had a lake where they would regularly drink and bathe. During one rainy season, however, there was very little rain. So, their lake became dry. The elephants needed a lot of water. Soon, they became desperate. So, they went to their king and pleaded with him, “Sir, our lake has run dry. The little animals can find sufficient water in puddles and small streams. But we need a lot of water. Please find us a new source or we will all die of thirst!” King Elephant found another lake in the forest and led his herd to it. The elephants were delighted and rushed into it. They ignored the hares that lived on the banks. Many of the little hares were crushed under the massive feet of the elephants and died.
The Elephants’ Dilemma
