Aesop

The Bat And The Weasels

Summary

The narrative follows a clever bat who manages to escape peril twice by adapting his identity to suit different circumstances. Initially caught by a weasel that despises birds, the bat convincingly argues that he is a mouse and is released. Later, upon being captured again by another weasel with a dislike for mice, the bat claims he is truly a bat. This story emphasizes adaptability and quick thinking as the bat navigates threats by cleverly shifting his identity to avoid harm. It subtly presents the moral that sometimes survival requires flexibility and the ability to navigate through adversities by understanding the environment and adapting accordingly.

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A bat who fell upon the ground and was caught by a Weasel pleaded to be spared his life. The Weasel refused, saying that he was by nature the enemy of all birds. The Bat assured him that he was not a bird, but a mouse, and thus was set free. Shortly afterwards the Bat again fell to the ground and was caught by another Weasel, whom he likewise entreated not to eat him. The Weasel said that he had a special hostility to mice. The Bat assured him that he was not a mouse, but a bat, and thus a second time escaped.

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