The little turtle in this article has its own way of expressing that invaders are not welcome in this area.
Not only humans but all species living on Earth cannot live in isolation without any relationships with others. A good and sustainable relationship can only exist when there is two-way interaction. If you want others to treat you a certain way and care about you, you must treat them that way.
In life, those who know how to give are also the ones who will receive much in return; this is one of the key factors that lead to success.
Care and sharing can be expressed through very simple and familiar gestures and attitudes, yet they help us discover many precious qualities in others that we can cherish and learn from. Caring and sharing reflect empathy, goodwill, and support for others, especially for those in difficulty or distress. It is a resource that helps each person overcome challenges and uncertainties.
Conversely, if you do not care about anyone, you will not share with them, similar to the situation in the story below.
A humorous incident occurred near the Sand River in the Mala Mala Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa, and was captured on film by guide Reggi Barreto.
In the clip, a pair of lions, both male and female, after a hearty meal, are leisurely making their way to the riverbank for a drink to aid digestion. Suddenly, a character “small but seemingly fierce” appears. It seems that the turtle wants to inform the two strangers, who have always claimed to be the lords of all creatures, that “this river was dug by me, this water was irrigated by me; you cannot just come and drink whenever you want.”
The stranger drinks water without permission.
The turtle’s demeanor conveys a sense of outrage that seems ready to explode when faced with these uninvited guests disrupting its peaceful life. At this moment, the turtle does not want to share any resources within its territory with these strangers.
Of course, encountering a host that is not friendly at all, even an unaware guest must know to be cautious and quietly leave.
In light of this event, Barreto and his group were left wide-eyed, completely bewildered by what had just happened. According to the guide, all the tourists were expecting to observe the lion pride, but what they witnessed truly exceeded their expectations.
After over a decade immersed in the wild, Barreto had never seen such a strange occurrence. The fact is that wild lions have never been a gentle and easily tamed species. In fact, Barreto’s sources indicated that the lion pride had just “devoured” a zebra before being “taunted” in this manner.
According to the guide’s observations, it seems the turtle was attracted by the blood still lingering on the lions’ mouths, which is why it became agitated.
