This is a story from folklore and mythology about African animals and other creatures native to the grasslands and rainforests. Handed down by word of mouth through generations, it reflects the relationship between man and animal.

Thirty-six animal folktales from all parts of Africa, with factual information about each animal following the stories.

Combining tales from African folklore with fascinating facts about animals native to Africa's grasslands and rainforests. Supplementing each story is a table of statistics about the tale's leading animal. A map of the African continent shows where the animals live and migrate. Handsomely illustrated.

A compilation of animal tales from African folklore with facts about animals native to Africa's grasslands and rainforests. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary.

Gathers facts and folktales about servals, lions, jackals, mongooses, bats, aardvarks, pangolins, porcupines, monkeys, squirrels, tortoises, vultures, crocodiles, pythons, and chameleons

This collection of folktales from South Africa has been put together the author says, not for scholarship but for a love of the sunny country where he was born. Some stories originate from Dutch sources, and some have several versions. Most are tales told by the bushmen.