
The Giraffe in the Sky
A long, long time ago when the heavens and earth were created, all of the animals had a unique and special purpose, except for Giraffe…

Thunder and Lightning
A long time ago, both Thunder and Lightning lived among the people on this earth…


How the Snake Lost his Legs
The moon looked into the future, and saw that a terrible drought was impending…

How The Zebra Got Its Stripes
The weather was very hot back then, and what little water there was could only be found in a few isolated pools and pans…

Why the Porcupine has Quills
Long ago, Porcupine was a most handsome creature and he possessed a luxuriant coat of fur…

Why Hyenas Have Short Hind Legs
Jackal and Hyena were together when a white cloud floated by high in the sky…

How the Tortoise Got its Many-Faceted Shell
Long ago, Tortoise lived within a strong, smooth carapace that was truly a wonder to behold…

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
A hot, humid evening in the rainforest climate of West Africa wouldn't be complete without the whining "buzz" of a mosquito…

Why the Worms live Underneath the Ground
Long ago when King Eyo III ruled the people and animals, he would invite his subjects to feast…

The Leopard Man
Once long ago, a handsome stranger was seen in a village, strolling about among the people in mysterious silence…

Why Zebras Have Stripy Coats
Long, long ago when the world was young, The Creator made the animals but they looked all the same even though they were quite different in their habits and temperament…

How The Ostrich Got His Long Neck
This is the story of Mr Ostrich, a sober minded, serious husband who was always willing to assist his wife in her family duties…

Why The Warthog Is So Ugly
In the Beginning, Warthog was the handsomest of all the animals…

How Crocodile got its Ugly Skin
Long, long ago when the world was young, Crocodile had smooth golden skin…

Why the Snake can Shed its Skin
In The Beginning, Man struck a deal with The Creator that he would never die…

Why Rhinos Are Ill-Tempered
In the Beginning, the Giraffe had a normal neck and looked a bit like a large Antelope, and it grazed the lush grasses and shrubs along with the other herbivores…