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emerged from the water the Bees stung him again. When he came 

 out of the water he went to where his people were waiting and said 

 to his people: "My people, the Cricket has defeated us. His people 

 are stronger. Although I have many teeth, although I have many 

 claws, I did not last very long among the Bees. And so now, my 

 people, you must all go to your homes. Do not go over to where the 

 Bees live. You must go to your homes." As the Mountain lion 

 told them thus, they all went to their homes. 



And this is why it hurts when bees sting you. 



You have a tail. 



