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cobra, and his wicked wife Nagaina. They were the most feared snakes in the garden
and had no good intentions. Rikki knew that he had to protect his newfound family
from the dangerous serpents.

Determined to keep his family safe, Rikki embarked on a mission. He patrolled the
garden day and night, keeping an eye on Nag and Nagaina’s movements. The snakes

were relentless in their pursuit of the bungalow, seeking to harm the humans and their
pets. But Rikki was always one step ahead, thwarting their evil plans with his quick
wits and fearless spirit.

One evening, Rikki overheard Nagaina whispering to her husband about a secret plan
to attack the humans while they slept. Rikki knew he had to act swiftly. The next night,
as the snakes slithered closer to the bungalow, Rikki confronted them with all his
might. He fought fiercely, dodging their venomous strikes

and managing to bite Nag in a crucial
moment. Despite
being bitten, Rikki
remained resolute and
undeterred.

With Nag injured,

Rikki followed
Nagaina to her
lair, where he
discovered a nest
full of deadly
cobra eggs.

Realising the
dire threat these
hatchlings posed,
he made a brave
decision. He would not

rest until every last egg was destroyed. One
by one, he smashed the eggs, showing no fear in the face of danger.

His bravery and determination earned him the admiration of the entire garden. The
other animals saw him as their protector, and he was hailed as a hero. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
had not only saved his beloved family but the entire garden from the menace of Nag
and Nagaina.

From that day on, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi remained a brave and loyal guardian of his garden

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