Whakamīere - Reo Māori Stories

A fox comes across a pack of dogs who have happened upon a lion's skin. He warns them though of the dangers.
 
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As morning sunlight breaks through the trees, a strange groan echoes through the forest — a sound that leads Toratī to one of the most unusual discoveries yet.
 
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A thirsty dog is wary of drinking from the river, lest he be snapped up by a crocodile. Then suddenly a crocodile appears to greet him!
 
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An old woman with bad eyesight calls on the doctor to help cure her ailment. He is sneaky though and takes advantage of her bad eyes.
 
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A mother lark is wary of leaving her young ones in a field of nearly-ripe wheat lest it be reaped before they have fledged. She tells them to keep their ears open to the goings on, and to report back to her.
 
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The fate of an archer, while out hunting a dove, is quickly changed by a hidden danger.
 
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After being captured, and having its wings clipped, a pūkeko is placed in a yard with gamecocks. He quickly learns about their fierce nature.
 
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A boy falls asleep after a long day of play, and nearly falls down a well.
 
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After spying a young fox cub as food for her young, the eagle is confronted by mother fox. Things quickly go south after the eagle disregards the mother's wishes.
 
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Minding their own business, the ass and cock are paid a visit by the lion. Things seem fine at first, but quickly change.
 
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