Tinga Tinga Tales, Why Bat Hangs Upside Down

Find out why Elephant has a trunk. Similar to Rudyard Kipling's The Elephant's Child

Find out why a snake has no legs.

The African folk tale of why hippos have "no" hair, and why they live in the water.

Tortoise tricks the birds into taking him to the feast in the sky, costing him his shell.

Hen borrows Eagle's needle to show Peacock she can be more than plain brown.

Bat gets paid back for scaring everyone all the time.

After insulting King Lion, Warthog shows us that beauty is truly skin-deep. He gets paid back for being vain and rude to everyone.

When food starts to disappear, Owl has to better herself to catch the thief.

The Monkeys get stranded in a tree during the Big Rains after teasing Crocodile.

Tickbird and Flamingo were tired of all of Hippo's splashing. So Tickbird challenges Hippo to contest, and if Hippo loses, she has to quit splashing every beast.

Crow and some other birds were jealous of the Frog's singing voice and thought only birds should sing. A duet was proposed, but it became a duel that cost both singers their voices.

A gluttonous Spider tries to find out where four secret feasts are.

Vulture's vanity cost her her crown plumage in a way similar to Icaris.

While trying to settle an upset stomach, the Giraffe gets her head stuck in a honey tree.

Porcupine gets tired of having to take care of her coat constantly. Meanwhile, Jackal plots to steal her coat.

A thieving, gluttonous Lizard tries to cover his thievery by inviting Frog to dinner and tricks him out of all the food. However, Frog and The Beasts have some tricks of their own.

A long time ago, crocodiles had smooth, sensitive skin and were easily burned. However, a stampede of Wildebeest changed all that.

Why Jackal Howls at the Moon?

Why does Hare hop? Well, you see, it's not always good to win!

The tale of why Mosquito Buzzes.

The tale of why Rhino charges.

The tale of why Caterpillar is never in a hurry.

Why does a Lion roar? Well, that's what happens if you're brave enough to enter the Great Cave of Tinga Tinga!

Why does Zebra have stripes? Well, that's what happens when your eyes are too big for your belly!

Why Flamingo Stands On One Leg.

Why does Woodpecker peck? Well, what would you do if the Moon and the Stars disappeared?

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.

Explore the tall tales of how your favourite African animals came to be the way they are today. Find out why Elephant has a trunk, Tortoise has a broken shell, Flamingo stands on one leg and why Lion roars.