A cat deceives the animals in the jungle by pretending to be holy. A frog discovers itself in a perilous prophecy with hungry crows. A clever deer knows what to do to keep its fawns safe. Animal stories have always been a popular and humble way to illustrate human failings like greed, pride, and ignorance. The tales in this collection are from Rajasthan, and they are the kind of stories that have been passed down through generations, constantly changing and telling something new with each retelling.
