Tinga Tinga Tales
Tinga Tinga TalesExplore 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.
Isabella Cascarano, Lenny Henry, Shaun Parkes
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Why Elephant Has A Trunk
Episode 1 - 11 MinsFind out why Elephant has a trunk. Similar to Rudyard Kipling's The Elephant's Child.Why Hippo Has No Hair
Episode 3 - 11 MinsThe African folk tale of why hippos have "no" hair, and why they live in the water.Why Tortoise Has A Broken Shell
Episode 4 - 11 MinsTortoise tricks the birds into taking him to the feast in the sky, costing him his shell.Why Hen Pecks The Ground
Episode 5 - 11 MinsHen borrows Eagle's needle to show Peacock she can be more than plain brown.Why Warthog Is Ugly
Episode 7 - 11 MinsAfter 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 Around
Episode 8 - 11 MinsWhen food starts to disappear, Owl has to better herself to catch the thief.Why Monkeys Swing In The Trees
Episode 9 - 11 MinsThe Monkeys get stranded in a tree during the Big Rains after teasing Crocodile.Why Tickbird Sits On Hippos Back
Episode 10 - 11 MinsTickbird 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 Croaks
Episode 11 - 11 MinsCrow 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 Waist
Episode 12 - 11 MinsA gluttonous Spider tries to find out where four secret feasts are.Why Vulture Is Bald
Episode 13 - 11 MinsVulture's vanity cost her her crown plumage in a way similar to Icaris.Why Giraffe Has A Long Neck
Episode 14 - 11 MinsWhile trying to settle an upset stomach, the Giraffe gets her head stuck in a honey tree.Why Porcupine Has Quills
Episode 15 - 11 MinsPorcupine gets tired of having to take care of her coat constantly. Meanwhile, Jackal plots to steal her coat.Why Lizard Always Hides Under Rocks
Episode 16 - 11 MinsA 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 Back
Episode 17 - 11 MinsA long time ago, crocodiles had smooth, sensitive skin and were easily burned. However, a stampede of Wildebeest changed all that.Why Caterpillar Is Never In A Hurry
Episode 22 - 11 MinsThe tale of why Caterpillar is never in a hurry.Why Lion Roars
Episode 23 - 11 MinsWhy 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 Stripes
Episode 24 - 11 MinsWhy does Zebra have stripes? Well, that's what happens when your eyes are too big for your belly!Why Woodpecker Pecks
Episode 26 - 11 MinsWhy does Woodpecker peck? Well, what would you do if the Moon and the Stars disappeared?Why Ostrich Sticks Her Head In The Ground
Episode 27 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Hump
Episode 28 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Stampede
Episode 29 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Colour
Episode 30 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Spots
Episode 31 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Legs
Episode 32 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Together
Episode 33 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Jumps
Episode 34 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Hums
Episode 35 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Bottom
Episode 36 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Sting
Episode 37 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Struts
Episode 38 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Tongue
Episode 39 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Spouts
Episode 40 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Secret
Episode 41 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Eyes
Episode 42 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Dots
Episode 43 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Horns
Episode 44 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Skin
Episode 45 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Skies
Episode 46 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Smells
Episode 47 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Chirrups
Episode 48 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Underground
Episode 49 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Nuts
Episode 50 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Lookout
Episode 51 - 11 MinsExplore 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 Tears
Episode 52 - 11 MinsExplore 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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