How the Jackal got its Black Back
The jackal was very much in love with the sun, and would follow it all day long…
How The Elephant Got its Trunk
In the beginning, Elephant had a very small snout. This didn't bother him unduly, in fact he was rather proud of his small nose because it never got in the way of feeding and drinking…
A Terrible Friend
Leopard and Fire were once good friends and although they had known one another for many years, Fire never visited Leopard despite the regular visits Leopard paid to Fire's house…
A Small Bird as a Symbol of Love and Forgiveness
Recently our Namib Desert Camera and our moderator Theeny LSG captured a Cape Sparrow in flight...
The Tale of the Indigo Jackal
Once upon a time, deep within the dense, verdant jungles of Odisha, a story echoed that resonated through the forest's whispering leaves and chattering brooks…
The Lost Message
Ants have always had many enemies and there have been a great many slaughters among them…
How the Heron got a Bend in its Neck
One day the jackal was hunting among some rocks, when he spied a dove perched above him…
Why are Rhinos Grey?
A very long time ago, only the wild animals and the San (the first people of Africa) lived in the wild open spaces of Africa…
The Punishment Of The Faithless One
Trumpeter Hornbills of southern Africa make their nests in hollow tree trunks but not everyone knows that once the hen has laid her eggs, her husband seals the entrance with clay…
The Leopard, the Oryx and the Jackal
Leopard was returning home from hunting one day, when he came upon the hut of Oryx…
Why the Bat Flies by Night
Once upon a time, many, many moons ago, Legotlo the bush rat and Mamanthwane the bat were very close friends…
Why the Warthog Goes About on His Knees
Jackal's reputation as a trickster is legendary, as noted in many fables and folktales. People aren't the only ones impressed by these clever canids, however…
Clever Jackal Gets Away
One day long ago, Jackal was trotting through a narrow, rocky pass…
Lion and Warthog
Once upon a time, Lion was the strongest and most feared of all the animals…
Why Hippos Don't Eat Fish
This is a folktale of the Kikuyu People who live in the highlands of south-central Kenya near mighty Mount Kenya, the ice-capped earthly throne of the Good Lord N'gai…
How Jackal Fed The Lion
Early one morning, Jackal was on the prowl, looking all around for something to eat…
Friends in High Places
Once upon a time, there was a King who had a close friend with whom he grew up…
How The Cheetah Got Her Speed
Once upon a time when the world was young, the Creator decided to find out which animal could run the fastest: the Cheetah (the speediest cat) or the Tsessebe (the swiftest of all the antelopes)…
The Weeping Willows
There were once ten beautiful girls, all belonging to one family. One very hot day while the sisters were playing together by the riverside, a strange old man came by…