Who will bell the cat? Modern Version

The Bell, the Pill, and the Clever Clan: A Tale of Ratty Resourcefulness

Intelligence is increasing, not just in humans but in animals as well. This story is about some very smart rats.

In a multi-story apartment building lived many families, and with them, many rats. Some families had cats to keep the rat population in check. Just as in fairy tales, all the rats gathered to strategize against the cat menace. As usual, the idea to "bell the cat" was suggested, but they couldn't agree on how to do it.

Then, a clever rat spoke up. "I have an idea," he said. "On the third floor, I've seen an old man taking medication to sleep. I can steal one of those pills and put it in the milk the cat likes to drink. Once it's drowsy, we can bell it!"

The rats followed this plan, and successfully belled the cat.