The Lizard and the hyena

Once there was a lizard who was a hunter.  One day he hunted all day long and did not catch any prey.

Finally, he found some ants and started to eat them.  He ate ants until his stomach was full.

After eating all the ants the lizard was thirsty so he went to the stream to get a drink

Suddenly he heard a noise.  He looked up and saw the hyena coming.  He thought, “What can I do so the hyena will not take me for his prey?”

The lizard had an idea.  He quickly picked up a large stick and started using it as a toothpick.

When the hyena saw the lizard he asked: “Uncle, what have you been eating that you need such a big toothpick?” 
 
The lizard answered: “I have been eating smoked hyena meat and when I saw you coming, I cleaned my teeth so I can eat some more that is fresh!”  

When he heard this, the hyena was surprised and went away.
  
The morale of the story: Wisdom is the best means of defense.

