Why Did The Kookaburra Get Its Laugh?

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How the Kookaburra got its laugh?
In the beginning, there was peace. However, with the birth of the kookaburra brought trouble for the animals. He disrespected the ground walking animals that he thought were stupid and that birds were superior. The kookaburra used his power of flight for bad rather than good. He would yell out insulting things as he flew over other animals.
“Hello Kangaroo, you are quite senseless today.”
“Hey Lizard, you look you look quite wishy-washy today.”
“Hi Emu, you are quite sluggish and I am much swifter than you.”
Meanwhile, the Rainbow Serpent lay in rest in the earth's core. The other animals were tired of being insulted and decided they would visit the Rainbow Serpent for help. So they visited the tribe on the

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