How Zebra Got Their Stripes
Storytime for Kids
- Published
- August 3, 2026
- Duration
- 5:55
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Sep 13, 2026
Discusses kids, family.
Summary
This African folk tale from Namibia explains the legendary origins of the zebra's markings and the baboon's appearance. The story depicts a selfish baboon who attempts to hoard a water source by scaring away other thirsty animals with a bonfire. While a giraffe and elephant are easily intimidated, a brave zebra confronts the baboon to demand that the pond…
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This African folk tale from Namibia explains the legendary origins of the zebra's markings and the baboon's appearance. The story depicts a selfish baboon who attempts to hoard a water source by scaring away other thirsty animals with a bonfire. While a giraffe and elephant are easily intimidated, a brave zebra confronts the baboon to demand that the pond be shared. During their physical struggle, the zebra kicks the baboon into the air, causing burnt sticks to land on its own body and create bl
Themes
- kids
- family