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Tinga Tinga Tales
Kids
Animation
Inspired by traditional African folktales and original art styles, this animated series tells the story of how various African animals came to be the way they are today. Funny and educational, each episode delivers universal lessons about community, friendship, and the consequences of one's actions.
Top Cast
Lenny Henry
Elephant (voice)
Patrice Naiambana
Lion (voice)
Shaun Parkes
Tortoise (voice)
Johnnie Fiori
Hippo (voice)
Ben Spybey
Orange Monkey (voice)
Eugene Muchiri
Red Monkey (voice)
Faraaz Meghani
Yellow Monkey (voice)
Episodes
1
Why Elephant Has A Trunk
Nov 22, 2010
2
Why Snake Has No Legs
Jan 11, 2011
3
Why Hippo Has No Hair
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4
Why Tortoise Has a Broken Shell
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5
Why Hen Pecks the Ground
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6
Why Bat Hangs Upside Down
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7
Why Warthog Is So Ugly
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8
Why Owl's Head Turns All the Way Round
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9
Why Monkeys Swing in Trees
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10
Why Tickbird Sits on Hippo's Back
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11
Why Frog Croaks
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12
Why Spider Has a Tiny Waist
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13
Why Vulture is Bald
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14
Why Giraffe Has a Long Neck
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15
Why Porcupine Has Quills
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16
Why Lizard Hides Under Rocks
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17
Why Crocodile Has a Bumpy Back
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18
Why Jackal Howls at the Moon
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19
Why Hare Hops
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20
Why Mosquito Buzzes
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21
Why Rhino Charges
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22
Why Caterpillar is Never in a Hurry
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23
Why Lion Roars
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24
Why Zebra Has Stripes
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25
Why Flamingo Stands on One Leg
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26
Why Woodpecker Pecks
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