The monkey and the Crocodile. In a peaceful forest, a gentle river flowed like a ribbon of silver, reflecting the soft morning sun. Tall trees lined the riverbank, their leaves rustling in the gentle breeze. Among these trees stood a magnificent one, its branches heavy with bright, shiny red apples. Birds chirped joyfully, flitting from branch to branch, while butterflies danced over the flowers below. High up on a sturdy branch of this apple tree sat a cheerful monkey, his fur glistening in the sunlight. He loved sitting there, enjoying the view of the sparkling river and the forest that