Once a war broke out between the birds and the beast. Some birds saw a bat and said, "Come with us". But he shook his head and said, "I am bird".
Later some beasts met the back and asked him to join Them. "I am a bird", said the bat. The bat wanted to keep himself aloof.In due course, Peace way concluded. The. birds and beasts returned home happily. The bat now Came to the birds to join them. But the gave him the Cold Shoulder. Then the bat went to the beasts, who Now Wanted to Punish him.
The Shameful and unhappy bat had to live in holes and and corners.
Moral : He is friendless who remains aloof.