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Tinga Tinga Tales

Series 1

Episode 22: Why Caterpillar Is Never in a Hurry

First broadcast: on CBeebiesLatest broadcast: on CBeebies

Why do zebras have stripes and leopards spots, rhinos horns and camels humps? Tinga Tinga Tales tells a modern, young audience what really happened.

Caterpillar was never in a hurry. Even when all the animals were racing around Tinga Tinga getting ready for the best-dressed parade, Caterpillar was happy to sit in a tree and munch on leaves.

Then one day the rains came and Caterpillar disappeared into a cocoon. Then Caterpillar transformed into the most beautiful butterfly ever. Show less

Contributors

Monkey Red:
Eugene Muchiri
Caterpillar/Butterfly:
Akiya Henry
Monkey Orange:
Ben Spybey
Monkey Yellow:
Faraaz Meghani
Woodpecker:
Akiya Henry
Peacock:
Cyril Nri
Elephant:
Lenny Henry
Tortoise:
Shaun Parkes
Tickbird:
Tameka Empson
Mama Cheetah:
Angelina Koinange
Chameleon:
Patrick Kanyeki
Composer:
Eric Wainaina
Series Producer:
Claudia Lloyd

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