Wednesday, 28 January 2009

A Giant Turtle Sheds Tears


A Giant Turtle Sheds Tears

One day, a goat is looking for food. He is very hungry. He can eat anything. He even eats rubbish. The goat walks everywhere. Later, he comes to a beach. There, he sees a giant turtle. He walks closer to the turtle. “Auntie Turtle, what are you doing?” ask the goat. “I am laying eggs, replies the turtle.
The goat can see tears on auntie turtle’s eyes. Then the goat asks again, “Why are you crying?” are you in pain?”. “No, I am not crying,” replies the turtle with a big smile. “I am not in pain. My tears always flow like this.”
“I don’t understand,” says the goat. “You see, I eat a lot of seaweed. I drink a lot of sea water,” explains the turtle.. “Therefore, my body has too much salt. I need to get rid of it by shedding tears,” says the turtle. ”Now, I understand,” says the goat.

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