Sunday, 5 July 2026

The Golden Wallow

 

The Golden Wallow

The Golden Wallow


Deep within the emerald-green canopy of Sumatra, Bobo the rare rhino trudged through the neon-pink wild orchids. He hated his dull, slate-grey hide. Catching a scent of sweet jasmine, he pushed past a curtain of sapphire-blue vines and discovered a hidden, swirling pool.

Instead of ordinary brown sludge, this mud bubbled with streaks of cosmic gold and electric orange. Intrigued, Bobo dipped his heavy horn into the mire. Instantly, a warm sensation washed over him. As he wallowed, coating his thick skin, the mud transformed into a sparkling, iridescent armour. He stepped out into the sunlight, no longer a dusty grey beast, but a magnificent creature reflecting a kaleidoscope of brilliant sunshine yellows and shimmering bronze, illuminating the dark jungle floors.




The Golden Wallow

  The Golden Wallow Deep within the emerald-green canopy of Sumatra, Bobo the rare rhino trudged through the neon-pink wild orchids. He hate...