An Ostrich, Birds, and Beasts

Once upon a time in the wild grassland, there lived a special animal called an ostrich. The ostrich was not just a bird or just a beast; it was a mix of both.

To the birds in the sky, the ostrich showed its wings and sharp beak. It joined their games, flapping its wings hard. Although it could not fly high, it could fly a little and keep up with them. The birds thought the ostrich was one of them.

At other times, the ostrich would show the land animals its strong legs and fast running. It raced with gazelles and wildebeests, running as fast as they did. The land animals respected its strength and speed, thinking it was one of them.

But the birds and the beasts did not know the ostrich’s true nature. It moved between them so easily that they did not see the difference.

One day, a wise old elephant called all the animals together. He told them about the ostrich’s dual nature. The birds and the beasts were surprised and felt tricked. They asked the ostrich to explain.

The ostrich said, "I am both a bird and a beast. My wings and beak make me like the birds, and my strong legs and speed make me like the beasts. I belong to both groups and neither. I have done nothing wrong by being myself."

The birds and the beasts understood that the ostrich was not lying, just adaptable. It was different, but it had not hurt anyone. It was just living in the best way for itself, using its special nature.