Impala was playing near the tall trees.
Suddenly, he saw something move in the bushes.
“What’s that?” Impala asked.
“I don’t know,” said his friend Rabbit.
Impala had big ears and eyes.
He always noticed things first.
Impala lived in a big, open field.
He loved running fast and jumping high.
His friends Rabbit, Turtle, and Bird were always nearby.
They had lots of fun together.
One day, Mama Impala told them a story.
“Always listen to your instincts,” she said.
Impala didn’t know what instincts were.
“Instincts are like feelings,” Mama explained.
“When you feel something is wrong, listen.”
Everyone nodded, understanding a little more.
The next day, Impala saw Lion nearby.
“Lion is here!” Impala shouted.
“Quick, let’s hide,” Rabbit said.
They all ran and hid behind the rocks.
Lion came closer, looking around.
Impala stayed quiet, heart beating fast.
“Stay still,” Bird whispered softly.
The friends held their breath, waiting.
Lion sniffed and walked away slowly.
He didn’t see the friends hiding.
“We listened to our instincts!” Turtle said.
“Good job, everyone!” Bird cheered.
Mama Impala heard what happened.
“You were very brave,” she said.
“You listened to your instincts well.”
The friends felt happy and safe.
They played together, enjoying their day.
Impala knew instincts were important now.
He would always listen to them.
And so would his friends.
The end.