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For children: Tired of being ignored by lion king, the animals of Nallamala Forest turn to democracy
Scroll | September 4, 2025 9:39 PM CST

As king, Maheesha didn’t get any special food privileges – he still had to hunt for his meals like every other animal. A few days later, during one of his hunting trips, Maheesha couldn’t catch a single prey. Every time he tried to pounce, the animals seemed to scatter well before he made his move. This happened again and again, leaving the mighty hunter both frustrated and confused.

Determined to find out what was wrong, Maheesha shifted his focus to smaller animals. Finally, he managed to corner a little rabbit under his paw.

“How do you know I’m coming? Am I too loud?” Maheesha growled, his voice rumbling like distant thunder. The rabbit quivered in fear but stayed silent. “Speak up! I’ll let you go if you tell me the truth,” Maheesha offered impatiently.

“You have a tracking device on your head,” the rabbit squeaked, daring to smile a little.

“What nonsense!” Maheesha scoffed, but he instinctively reached up to touch his crown. “Where?”

“The stone at the centre,” the rabbit explained, its voice steadier now. “It glows brightly, especially in the dark. That’s how we all know you’re coming.”

Startled, Maheesha removed his crown and examined it carefully. He frowned as he realised that the rabbit was...

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