Tinga Tinga Tales — Season 1, Episode 1: Why Elephant Has A Trunk

Episode synopsis

You see there was a time when Elephant had no nose. He couldn't swat away the flies, or scrub his belly - he couldn't even blow his nose. Then one day snappy Crocodile snapped! Crocodile pulled and he pulled and he pulled - until ker-doing! Crocodile let go and Elephant's nose was all long and wiggly! And that's why Elephant has a trunk. Tales from Africa.

About Tinga Tinga Tales

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.

More episodes from Season 1

• E2Why Snake Has No Legs
• E3Why Hippo Has No Hair
• E4Why Tortoise Has a Broken Shell
• E5Why Hen Pecks the Ground
• E6Why Bat Hangs Upside Down
• E7Why Warthog Is So Ugly
• E8Why Owl's Head Turns All the Way Round
• E9Why Monkeys Swing in Trees
• E10Why Tickbird Sits on Hippo's Back
• E11Why Frog Croaks
• E12Why Spider Has a Tiny Waist
• E13Why Vulture is Bald