Tinga Tinga Tales, Why Hyena Has Short Back Legs
Season 1, Episode 32
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Find out why Elephant has a trunk. Similar to Rudyard Kipling's The Elephant's Child
Why Snake Has No LegsFind out why a snake has no legs.
Why Hippo Has No HairThe African folk tale of why hippos have "no" hair, and why they live in the water.
Why Tortoise Has A Broken ShellTortoise tricks the birds into taking him to the feast in the sky, costing him his shell.
Why Hen Pecks The GroundHen borrows Eagle's needle to show Peacock she can be more than plain brown.
Why Bat Hangs Upside DownBat gets paid back for scaring everyone all the time.
Why Warthog Is UglyAfter insulting King Lion, Warthog shows us that beauty is truly skin-deep. He gets paid back for being vain and rude to everyone.
Why Owls Head Turns All The Way AroundWhen food starts to disappear, Owl has to better herself to catch the thief.
Why Monkeys Swing In The TreesThe Monkeys get stranded in a tree during the Big Rains after teasing Crocodile.
Why Tickbird Sits On Hippos BackTickbird 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.
Why Frog CroaksCrow 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.
Why Spider Has A Tiny WaistA gluttonous Spider tries to find out where four secret feasts are.
Why Vulture Is BaldVulture's vanity cost her her crown plumage in a way similar to Icaris.
Why Giraffe Has A Long NeckWhile trying to settle an upset stomach, the Giraffe gets her head stuck in a honey tree.
Why Porcupine Has QuillsPorcupine gets tired of having to take care of her coat constantly. Meanwhile, Jackal plots to steal her coat.
Why Lizard Always Hides Under RocksA 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.
Why Crocodile Has A Bumpy BackA 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 MoonWhy Jackal Howls at the Moon?
Why Hare HopsWhy does Hare hop? Well, you see, it's not always good to win!
Why Mosquito BuzzesThe tale of why Mosquito Buzzes.
Why Rhino ChargesThe tale of why Rhino charges.
Why Caterpillar Is Never In A HurryThe tale of why Caterpillar is never in a hurry.
Why Lion RoarsWhy does a Lion roar? Well, that's what happens if you're brave enough to enter the Great Cave of Tinga Tinga!
Why Zebra Has StripesWhy does Zebra have stripes? Well, that's what happens when your eyes are too big for your belly!
Why Flamingo Stands On One LegWhy Flamingo Stands On One Leg.
Why Woodpecker PecksWhy does Woodpecker peck? Well, what would you do if the Moon and the Stars disappeared?
Why Ostrich Sticks Her Head In The GroundExplore 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.
Why Camel Has A HumpExplore 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.
Why Wildebeest StampedeExplore 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.
Why Chameleon Changes ColourExplore 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.
Why Leopard Has SpotsExplore 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.
Why Hyena Has Short Back LegsExplore 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.
Why Ants Work TogetherExplore 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.
Why Flea JumpsExplore 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.
Why Hummingbird HumsExplore 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.
Why Baboon Has A Bare BottomExplore 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.
Why Bees StingExplore 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.
Why Peacock StrutsExplore 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.
Why Aardvark Has A Sticky TongueExplore 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.
Why Whale SpoutsExplore 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.
Why Parrot Can't Keep A SecretExplore 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.
Why Bush Baby Has Big EyesExplore 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.
Why Guinea Fowl Has DotsExplore 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.
Why Buffalo Has HornsExplore 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.
Why Puffadder Sheds His SkinExplore 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.
Why Eagle Rules The SkiesExplore 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.
Why Skunk SmellsExplore 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.
Why Cricket ChirrupsExplore 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.
Why Mole Lives UndergroundExplore 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.
Why Squirrel Gathers NutsExplore 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.
Why Meerkat Is Always On The LookoutExplore 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.
Why Cheetah Has TearsExplore 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.
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