The story is about a fox who escaped from a trap by biting off his tail. Initially relieved to be free again, he later realized how old he looked without his tail. He came up with an idea to invite other foxes to a meeting and convinced them that life is better without tails. The story highlights the themes of escaping traps and the importance of self-image. It suggests that sometimes we may think we are better off without something until we realize its true value.