Answer:
Once upon a time, in the heart of the African savanna, there lived a wise and powerful lion named Leo. Leo was known throughout the animal kingdom for his strength and cunning. He had always been the king of the jungle, and all the other animals respected and feared him.
One hot and scorching day, as Leo was taking a nap under the shade of a massive acacia tree, he overheard a group of hyenas conspiring against him. The hyenas had grown tired of Leo's rule and wanted to take over the jungle themselves. They believed that if they eliminated Leo, they could rule the jungle with tyranny.
Leo was clever and quickly hatched a plan to outsmart the cunning hyenas. He decided to play dead, knowing that the hyenas would approach him cautiously. With this in mind, he fell to the ground, closed his eyes, and lay as still as a rock.
The news of Leo's death spread like wildfire throughout the jungle. The hyenas were delighted and couldn't believe their luck. They gathered around Leo's motionless body, but they remained cautious. They had heard tales of Leo's cunning, and they were afraid it might be a trap.
One brave hyena approached Leo and nudged him with a paw, but Leo remained lifeless. Another hyena plucked up the courage to sniff him, and still, Leo did not move. The hyenas, thinking they were finally free from the lion's rule, began celebrating, laughing, and dancing around the lifeless lion.
Seeing the hyenas celebrating, Leo couldn't help but smile. But he remained perfectly still, waiting for the right moment to reveal his ruse.
As the hyenas were in the midst of their jubilation, Leo sprang to life with a mighty roar that echoed through the jungle. The hyenas were taken by surprise, and they scattered in all directions, terrified.
Leo chased them away from the jungle, and the hyenas learned their lesson. They never dared to challenge the wise and cunning lion again.
The other animals of the jungle watched in amazement as Leo reclaimed his rightful place as king of the jungle. They realized that Leo's intelligence was just as formidable as his strength, and they respected him even more for his clever trick.
From that day on, the animals of the jungle knew that Leo was not only the most powerful but also the smartest ruler of all. And they all lived peacefully under his wise and just rule, knowing that Leo's cunning would always protect them from any threat that might come their way.