The Fox and Elephant Story

This is an old story of a proud and arrogant elephant and a clever fox. The elephant was a tyrant and caused harm to all other animals. The clever fox made a plan and took his revenge. The elephant died due to his arrogance. What did the fox do? What was the elephant proud of? Find out by reading this story.

The Proud Bad Elephant

There was a jungle where all animals lived in peace. There was a huge elephant who boasted of his size and power. He trampled small animals and showed his pride. He broke the branches of trees and destroyed birds’ nests and eggs. He also destroyed the burrows and dens of other animals.

No animal had the strength to confront him. His tyranny increased day by day. Even the lions and tigers were afraid of him. All the animals, especially the foxes, were very worried and annoyed by the bad elephant’s behaviour.

The Evil Elephant All Animals Feared

The Wise Fox’s Statement

One day, the foxes called a meeting. The chief of foxes said, “This is not fair. The elephant is evilly using his power. We must do something or we will become extinct.” The foxes started to talk to each other. Suddenly, a young fox, the wisest of them all, said, “I have a plan. Don’t worry. I will take care of the problem alone!”

Everyone was surprised by his statement. Despite their doubts, they strongly wanted to believe what the fox said and waited with patience. The wise fox spent a few days watching the elephant closely. It was a part of his plan to check the power and weaknesses of his enemy.

The Wise Fox’s Plan

The fox was ready with his plan. One day, he approached the elephant and said, “Oh the strongest of all, I came here to invite you to the ceremony of your kinghood.” The elephant trumpeted with pride and said, “What do you want to say?”

The fox said, “All the animals have decided to make you the king of the jungle. With your power, you can rule here. Even the lions and tigers think you should be the king.”

The elephant was elated and said, “Take me to the ceremonial venue.”

The fox said, “Follow me, my lord!”

The Wise Fox With his Plan

He took a different route that the elephant was unaware of. There was a swamp. He simply walked over the muddy surface due to his lightweight. The moment the elephant stepped into that swamp, his feet got stuck. The more he struggled, the more he got stuck. He could not come out.

He said to the fox, “Bring all the animals here and help me to get out.” The fox, confirming that the elephant was stuck, said, “You are the evilest animal I have seen. Today, I am taking revenge on behalf of all the innocent lives you have destroyed.”

The elephant requested but the fox did not listen. He drowned in the muddy swamp and died. This is the end of The Elephant Story.

Moral of the Story

The moral of this story of the elephant and fox explains that one has to pay the consequences of their wrong deeds. It also explains how one can overcome challenges with wisdom and the presence of the mind.

Tips for Parents

Read this edition of the elephant stories for students to the children and explain why the elephant was evil. The wise fox outsmarted the elephant and took his revenge. Explain the moral of the story and encourage them to read more moral stories.