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Why monkeys live in trees

Lion was the king of the beasts. His loud roar made the leaves on the trees tremble. He spent his days hunting for food and sleeping in the sun. He was proud of his roar, and he was proud of his sharp teeth and claws, but he was most proud of his …

Why the bat flies at night

Once upon a time, many, many moons ago, there was a bush rat called Legotlo. Legotlo was a close friend of Mamanthwane – the bat. The two of them were always together. But Mamanthwane was jealous of Legotlo. Legotlo had many friends and …

Wolf’s supper

A loud howl echoed across the bushveld as Wolf woke up from a very good night’s sleep.

You’re too small

Mama Tau was coming home! She had been away for a long time studying, and her family missed her. Everyone was very excited. But Thapelo, the youngest of all her children, was the most excited.

Tortoise and the birds

A long time ago, when a bird died on earth, its spirit would leave its body and float up to the clouds where it lived as a cloud person, watching over and caring for the birds and animals on earth.

Tortoise takes a taxi

Nkululeko and his mama and papa are tortoises. They live together at the bottom of a garden.

Wait until I’m fat enough!

Once upon a time, there was a goat that lived in the Transkei. Every year this goat would move to the hills in the early months of summer. She went there because there was far more food and she was able to eat as much as she liked.

Where is Grandmother?

Early one morning Duma knocked on her grandmother’s door.

Why Crocodile lives in the river

One day, long ago, Lion was chosen to be the king of the forest. That day, Zebra gathered all the animals and said, “Let’s have a party to celebrate our new king.” “What a good idea,” said Leopard. “I think Crocodile should be the one to …

Why dassies have no tails

Long, long ago, animals had no tails. They were very unhappy about this, so they called a meeting at the watering hole.

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