There is nothing more important than community and friendship in Tinga. There are good animals and bad animals, grumpy animals and patient animals, water animals and land animals, tall animals, short animals, loud animals and shy animals – but they all have their role to play. Big personalities for big characters, running jokes, catchphrases and lots of music.

Why Monkeys Swing in the Trees. Stories telling how different animals got their distinctive parts. When Monkey becomes stranded up a mango tree, he asks Crocodile for help. Also in HD. [S] Why Ants Work Together. Stories about how different animals became distinctive. Ants did not work together until one brave young Ant told them that together they could do anything. Also in HD. [S] From the producer of the multi award-winning Charlie And Lola, Tiger Aspect's Claudia Lloyd, this vibrant, new animated series (52 x 11-minute episodes), for children aged three to six years, brings to life the traditional art of storytelling with tall tales of how all your favourite animals came to be the way they are today. Why Chameleon Changes Colour. Stories about how different animals became distinctive. Chameleon's only colour is dull grey, until one day he stands on a magical rainbow. Also in HD. [S] Why Hare Hops. Stories telling how animals got their unique qualities. Hare was one of the speediest animals in Tinga Tinga and no-one would race him, until Tortoise arrived. Also in HD. [S]Why Meerkat Is Always on the Lookout. Stories about how different animals became distinctive. Meerkat never stays still for very long, until she bumps into the Sleeping Stones. Also in HD. [S] Why Owl's Head Turns All the Way Round. Stories telling a young audience how animals got their distinctive parts. Owl becomes a night guard when mangoes start disappearing. Also in HD. [S] Produced on location in Kenya by Tiger Aspect Productions in conjunction with Homeboyz Entertainment, the show draws upon the inspiring talent of local artists and musicians and is expertly computer-animated using beautiful, hand-painted imagery. Lion often uses his roar to calm things down or attract the attention of the other animals, often in Swahili, followed by English. If Lion is called in to help out with a problem, it must be serious. Lion shares his wisdom but he gets annoyed when animals have behaved badly and done things at odds with nature's way. Why Vulture Is Bald. Stories telling a modern, young audience how different animals got their distinctive parts. Vulture's crown of beautiful feathers gets burnt by the sun. Also in HD. [S]

Michael Carrington, Controller of CBeebies, said: "When Claudia Lloyd first approached me with the idea for Tinga Tinga Tales I knew it would be perfect for CBeebies. The series is a unique, beautiful production capturing a flavour of Africa and some extraordinarily tall tales. Storytelling is at the heart of what we do, engaging children with characters and tales that will stay with them forever, and Tinga Tinga Tales continues that tradition on CBeebies." Notes to Editors Why Spider Has a Tiny Waist. Stories telling how different animals got their distinctive parts. Greedy Spider hears of four feasts in Tinga Tinga and wants to go to them all. Also in HD. [S]Why Flea Jumps. Stories about how different animals became distinctive. Flea is very big and very round until she tries jumping as exercise. Also in HD. [S] Why Elephant Has a Trunk. Stories telling a modern, young audience how different animals got their distinctive parts. The story of how Elephant got his trunk. Also in HD. [S] Why Flamingo Stands on One Leg. Stories telling a young audience how animals got their distinctive parts. Flamingo stands on one leg so she does not take up space at the waterhole. Also in HD. [S] Why Hippo Has No Hair. Stories telling a young audience how different animals got their distinctive parts. There was a time when Hippo had lots of hair, and she was always hot. Also in HD. [S]

Why Bushbaby Has Big Eyes. Stories about how different animals became distinctive. There was a time when Bushbaby did not have big eyes, until she saw Majitu the Great Giant. Also in HD. [S] Why Squirrel Gathers Nuts. Stories about how different animals became distinctive. Lion summons all the animals to pull together and help find food for everyone in Tinga Tinga. Also in HD. [S] Why Puffadder Sheds His Skin. Stories about how different animals became distinctive. Puffadder did not shed his skin until he learned a lesson from Camel. Also in HD. [S] Why Parrot Can't Keep a Secret. Stories about how different animals became distinctive. Parrot cannot open his beak, until one day when he sees a beast steal Lion's mane. Also in HD. [S]

Network TV – Days

Why Buffalo Has Horns. Children's animation about how different animals became distinctive. Buffalo lives near the swamp, until one day it moves and he has to find a new home. Also in HD. [S] You may think you know the reason why Elephant has a long trunk, or why Tortoise has a broken shell... but as brand new pre-school series, Tinga Tinga Tales, is soon to reveal – the reason for each is a whole other story! Tingatinga art was originally painted on masonite tile, using bicycle paint, and due to its popularity with tourists became known as "airport art".