ISSUE 89
JUNE 30, 2020
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HOW CAN SOME
ANIMALS HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT?
The story of
two fish and the frog
DO YOU KNOW
ABOUT THOR'S WELL?
RANI
LAXMI BAI
FOLKTALE Panchatantra: Two Fish and a Frog
Along time ago, two fish named Sahasrabuddhi and Satabuddhi used to live in a lake. They were friends with a frog whose name was Ekbuddhi. One day, as the three friends were having a good time together, they saw some fishermen near the lake. They were taking amongst themselves about coming to that lake the next day with their nets and catching the fish. The frog was very disturbed to hear the conversation of the fishermen. Ekbuddhi, the frog asked Sahsrabudhhi, “Dear friend, you just heard about the fishermen’s plan. Now, what should we do? Should we remain in the lake or go somewhere else?” Sahsrabuddhi replied, “Dear Ekbuddhi, you should not be scared by just words. The learned have said: ‘The world is still safe because the dreams of snakes and wicked men never come true’. The fishermen may not even come tomorrow! Even if they do, we will think of something to save you and ourselves. There is no need of unnecessarily getting panicked.” Satabuddhi said, “You are a genius, Sahsrabuddhi! What you say is correct. There is nothing that accomplished men cannot
conquer. Even the great Chanakya had single handedly killed the entire army of Nandas.” Then, Ekabuddhi, the frog, said, “Friends, I am not as learned or brave as you are. The only thing I know is to leave the place where there is an impending danger. So, I and my wife will leave this place tonight itself.” Accordingly, the frog left the lake immediately. Next day, the fishermen arrived early in the morning near the lake. They cast their net and caught a lot of fish, frogs, crabs, turtles etc. Satabuddhi and Sahasrabuddhi were also caught and killed by the fishermen. Ekbuddhi, who was watching all this from the distance mourned over the death of his foolish and overconfident friends. 1
Find the Ten Hidden Animals in the Picture
Silly Rhymes
The Carp
There once was a chubby carp Who wanted to play on a harp, But to his chagrin So short was his fin That he couldn’t reach up to C sharp.
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Sam Visits Thor's well
Discover a new place
On the Oregon coast, there is something that seems to be from a fantasy movie – a huge hole in the sea that seems to endlessly drain the Pacific Ocean. In fact, Thor’s Well is also called the drainpipe of the Pacific Ocean! Thor’s Well lies along the coastline of Cape Perpetua, a forest headland projecting into the Pacific Ocean. The land is managed by the U.S Forest Service and along the coastline are many bizarre and beautiful sights to see. Thor’s Well is one of them. It’s a natural fountain that sucks in water from the sea and then spouts it right back into the air, 20 feet up, which is also how deep it is. It’s pretty difficult to spot when it isn’t doing its fountain thing, because it’s basically a hole in the rocks. But once you do find it, the terrifying and exhilarating magic begins. Thor’s well is a sight to behold, but not for the faint of heart. It is incredibly dangerous to around here with the waves rushing in, to be drained into this seemingly endless hole. So be extremely careful if you aim to approach it! Although the hole offers its best views in times of high tide, those also happen to be times when the well is at its most dangerous. So always approach with caution!
Your Eyes Say A Lot!
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spot ten differences
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Tickle
Q: What do you call a sad frog?
your
funny bone
A: Unhoppy
Q: What kind of pole is short and floppy? A: A tadpole
Q: What do you get when you cross a frog and a bunny? A: A bunny ribbit
AMUSING NEWS
stories from history
Rani Laxmi Bai
Rani Laxmi Bai, the Rani of Jhansi was the queen of the Maratha-ruled princely state of Jhansi, situated in the northern part of India. She was one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and a symbol of resistance to the rule of the British East India Company in the subcontinent. Her father worked at the Peshwa court of Bithoor and because of his influence at court Laxmi bai had more independence than most women, who were normally restricted to the zenana. She studied self-defence, horsemanship, archery, and even formed her own army out of her female friends at court. Rani Laxmi Bai was married to Raja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar at the early age of 7 to the Maharaja of Jhansi in 1842, and thus became the queen of Jhansi. She gave birth to a son, Damodar Rao, in 1851. However, the child died when he was about four months old. After his death, the Raja and Rani of Jhansi adopted Anand Rao. Anand Rao was the son of Gangadhar Rao’s cousin, and was later renamed Damodar Rao. It is said that the Gangadhar never recovered from his son’s death, and died on 21 November 1853. When the Maharaja died, Rani Laxmi Bai was just eighteen years old, but never lost her courage and took up the responsibility of protecting the interests of Jhansi.
Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of India at that time, tried to take advantage of the misfortune of Jhansi to expand the British Empire. The British did not accept Damodar Rao, as the legal heir of Rani Laxmi Bai and her late husband. In March 1854 Rani of Jhansi was granted an annual pension of 60,000 and was ordered to leave the Jhansi fort. She was firm on the decision not to give up the dominion of Jhansi to the British. To strengthen the defence of Jhansi, Rani Laxmi bai assembled an army of rebellions, which also included women. For this great cause she was supported by brave warriors like Gulam Gaus Khan, Dost Khan, Khuda Baksh, Sunder-Mundar, Kashi Bai, Lala Bhau Bakshi, Moti Bai, Deewan Raghunath Singh and Deewan Jawahar Singh. She assembled 14,000 rebels and organized an army for the defence of the city. On May 10, 1857 the Indian Rebellion started in Meerut. This began after the rumour that the new bullet casings for the Enfield rifles were coated with pork and beef fat and unrest began to spread throughout India. During this chaotic time, the British were forced to focus their attentions elsewhere, and Rani Laxmi Bai was essentially left to rule Jhansi alone, leading her troops swiftly and efficiently to quell skirmishes initiated by local princes. Rani Laxmi Bai had always been hesitant about rebelling against the British. Her hesitation eventually came to an end when British troops arrived under Sir Hugh Rose and laid siege to Jhansi on 23 March 1858. Along with the young Damodar Rao, Rani Laxmi Bai decamped to Kalpi along with her troops, where she joined other rebel forces, including those of Tatya Tope. The two moved on to Gwalior, where the combined rebel forces defeated the army of the Maharaja of Gwalior and later occupied a strategic fort at Gwalior. However, on 17 June 1858, while battling in full warrior regalia against the 8th (King’s Royal Irish) Hussars in Kotah-ki Serai near the Phool Bagh area of Gwalior, she was killed in battle. The British captured Gwalior three days later. In the British report of the battle, General Sir Hugh Rose commented that the Rani, “remarkable for her beauty, cleverness and perseverance”, had been “the most dangerous of all the rebel leaders.” 7
Pondering Corner How can some animals hide
in plain sight?
Some animals are able to mimic plants, ground cover, or even other animals. Deer, squirrels, rats, and many other animals have brownish or 'earth tone' colours that match the colour of the tree trunks and soil. Leaf butterflies are able to successfully pass themselves as a dead leaf because of their ‘dead leaf’ like shape and colour. They even have fake leaf veins! Walking sticks, with their dark skinny bodies and swollen joints, smartly dupe their predators with their striking resemblance to dry twigs. Turtles and tortoises use their rock-like appearance to blindside their prey and hide from large predators like crocodiles and alligators. Sharks, dolphins and many other sea creatures have a greyish-blue colour that helps them blend in with the water. Some animals have tiny pigments in their external skin called ‘biochromes,’ that can absorb ambient light and produce the colour combinations the creature needs. An octopus can change the colour and texture of its skin in a jiffy, so that it can hide in the flora of the ocean floor. The chameleon can match the exact colour of its surroundings. Chameleons also use camouflage to express their mood; they turn yellow, dark blue or even black when they are annoyed. An Arctic fox changes the colour of its fur according to the seasons. In summers, the Arctic fox grows brown fur to hide in the trees and in the winters, it grows white fur to hide in the snow.
Name The
Forest
Animals
The little green frog had spent his afternoon hopping from one lily pad to another, enjoying the wonderful weather. He has been warned that the Complete overcast skies were soon going to turn into rain, the Story... but he ignored everyone and went to the river anyway. There was a loud crack of thunder and the rain began to pour heavily. He felt the river surge and was washed downriver, as he clutched desperately to his lily pad.
fun facts
with Hamlet the Hamster
To know or not to know, that is the question! Well, wouldn’t you prefer to know?
Facts about Frogs The golden dart frog is the most poisonous frog on earth and the skin of one frog could kill up to 1,000 people. The smallest frogs in the world are less than half-an-inch long. Frogs absorb water through their skin so they don't need to drink. Many of the most brightly coloured tropical frogs are coloured in this way to warn predators that they are poisonous. 9
Get the Frog to his Friend and
Help him Catch some flies on the way.
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The Team Editor
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