Animal Stories

A hawk swooping down toward a hen and her chicks, with the cock standing defensively nearby, symbolizing the African folktale of betrayal and vengeance.

Why a Hawk Kills Chickens

Once upon a time, in the open plains where the tall grasses swayed with the wind, a hawk and a hen struck up an unusual friendship. The hawk, with his piercing eyes and swift wings, admired the hen for her gentle ways. In time, the hawk’s admiration grew into desire, and he asked the hen to be his wife. But

Parchment-style illustration of Mouse Deer tricking Tiger near a muddy puddle

African Folktales·Central African Folktales

The Mouse Deer and Tiger

In the dense, emerald forests, where ancient trees stretch their canopies toward the tropical sun and exotic birds fill the air with melodious calls, there lived a small but remarkable creature known as the Mouse Deer. Though no bigger than a house cat, this clever little animal possessed something far