Bunny the rabbit had many friends. He was proud of his friends.
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One day, Bunny heard the loud barking of wild dogs. He was very scared. He quickly went to the deer, his friend, and asked for help.
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Bunny said, “My friend, can you chase the wild dogs away with your sharp antlers?” The deer said, “I can. But I am busy right now.”
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Bunny ran to the bear. “You are strong. Please help me. Chase these wild dogs away,” he said. The bear replied, “I am sorry. I am hungry and need to find some food right now.”
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Bunny ran to the elephant. “You are big. Wild dogs are after me. Can you chase them away,” he said. The elephant replied, “I can. But I am going to take a bath right now.”
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Bunny went to the monkey, the goat and all his other friends one by one. He was sad that none were ready to help him.
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Bunny understood that he needed to help himself now. So, he hid under a bush. Bunny lay there very still. The wild dogs could not find him.
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They went away chasing other animals. Bunny the rabbit was now relieved and learnt to survive by himself.
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Bunny learnt never to depend upon unhelpful friends.