a cartoon illustration of a lion and a monkey on a bridge

Once upon a time in a lush jungle, there lived a clever monkey and a brave lion. The lion was the king of the jungle, feared and respected by all. The monkey, on the other hand, was known for his quick wit and playful tricks.One sunny afternoon, the monkey decided to play a prank on the lion. He climbed up a tall tree, where he could see the whole jungle, and called out, "Oh mighty lion! I challenge you to a race! Let’s see who is the fastest in the jungle!"The lion, amused by the challenge, replied, "A race? You think you can outrun me? Very well, I accept!"The animals gathered to watch the unusual contest. The lion, with his powerful legs, was confident he would win. The monkey, however, had a plan. When the race began, the lion sprinted ahead, while the monkey swung from branch to branch, using his agility.As they raced through the jungle, the lion was far in the lead. But suddenly, he stopped to rest, thinking he had plenty of time. The monkey, who had been watching, seized the opportunity. He dashed forw