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What did Tortoise offer to do for Leopard after he was saved?
What did Tortoise offer to do for Leopard after he was saved?
What threat did Hyena make to Tortoise?
What threat did Hyena make to Tortoise?
What motivated Zebra to seek out Tortoise?
What motivated Zebra to seek out Tortoise?
What was the state of all animals in Africa at the beginning of the story?
What was the state of all animals in Africa at the beginning of the story?
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Study Notes
Story of Animal Transformations
- Initially, all African animals were a dull brown.
- Hyena was both drab and mischievous, known for playing tricks.
Tortoise's Skill
- Hyena hung Tortoise from a tree.
- Leopard saved Tortoise.
- Tortoise offered to paint Leopard's coat in return.
Creating Beauty
- Tortoise created a silver-yellow coat for Leopard using flower petals.
- Zebra admired Leopard's coat and asked Tortoise to paint him.
- Tortoise painted Zebra with black and white stripes and glossy black hoofs.
Zebra and Hyena
- Zebra met Hyena and mentioned Tortoise as the painter.
- Hyena demanded a coat from Tortoise.
- Tortoise created a blotchy coat for Hyena, blending various colors.
- Hyena now remains the most unappealing animal in Africa, reflecting their personality.
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Description
Discover the enchanting tale of how Tortoise transformed the dull appearance of African animals into vibrant beings. From Leopard's stunning coat to Hyena's unfortunate final look, this story delves into themes of beauty, trickery, and transformation in nature.
